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Example Sentences

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Plus, it was unclear who would lead the opposition if somehow Tehran’s government crumbled under U.S. air power.

From The Wall Street Journal

I screamed in surprised confusion, feeling my expectations for this season crumble.

From Salon

Raac is less durable than reinforced concrete as the "bubbly" structure can let water in, weakening the building material which can crumble and collapse.

From BBC

If I went back, I knew my bones would turn dry and crumble away.

From Literature

The 16th seed was aiming for just a second WTA singles title in what was her first final in two years and fourth in total, but her game crumbled under the weight of Sabalenka's groundstrokes.

From BBC