crumbled

Example Sentences

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And as the discord between the president and prime minister became increasingly public, their governing alliance crumbled.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Off heat, I finished everything with green onions and crumbled feta, whose salty brineiness melted slightly into the warm sauce.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

In one agonizing moment, Boston’s hopes of repeating as champions crumbled on the hardwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"When it came to the day of giving evidence, I just crumbled," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In others, the water had already retreated, leaving behind a thick jumble of mangled cars, destroyed boats, and crumbled buildings.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland