crumbled

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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

By early 1991, after Cynthia and Don’s marriage of more than six years crumbled, Cynthia was the one who moved out.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s warm and slightly earthy from the ground cumin and crumbled feta cheese.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Champions have tumbled, legends fallen, cup winners crumbled and ever-presents become also-rans - have your say and rank the clubs "too good to go down".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I’d frittered away the better part of a week and now that dream of a mountain had just crumbled to dust.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney