crumple up

Example Sentences

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Even if voters crumple up and toss the congressional maps Yee and others drafted, none felt as though their labors were wasted.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

You’re pleased to get the bag, and there might be a thing or two in there you want, but there’s also plenty that you’re going to crumple up and throw away.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

Lynn didn’t panic or crumple up his game plans.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2019

Sometimes I’m feeling healthy and I’ll take a salad and crumple up a couple of Cheetos on there.

From The Verge • May 3, 2019

I crumple up the note, my eyes burning with tears.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish