- present participle of crumble.
crumbling
Example Sentences
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A dangerously nondurable kind of concrete was used for a recently built skyscraper that is already crumbling from the inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The steady decrease in quality is unmistakable, and it’s perfectly conceivable that even a day-one Marvel enthusiast would feel the facade crumbling at some point.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Wolverine fans rushed the field, an absurd act considering that Michigan was a 27.5-point favorite in this game, but whatever, civilization is crumbling and there’s no honor anymore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Though Sharpeville may be a place name rich in historical resonance, it scarcely looks like a site that symbolises the struggle: the township is slowly crumbling.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
His continuous presence in the royal family and his growing influence on Alexandra were considered evidence of a crumbling monarchy gone utterly batty.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
