crumple up
Example Sentences
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I notice these little imperfections, remembering that I used to crumple up the origami paper into a ball if I made something that turned out less than perfect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
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 don’t want to see her crumple up like that, because I have nothing to offer her in the way of solace.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
