crumpled

Example Sentences

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Colbert took a paper copy with the CBS statement, crumpled it, and put it in a plastic bag typically used to collect dog feces.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Not only did the Celtics lose that series to a hated rival—they also lost Tatum when he crumpled to the floor with a torn Achilles tendon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Buildings in Whitehouse were destroyed or crumpled, with corrugated roofs strewn across the ground.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

It resembles a crumpled piece of paper containing words from personal letters which were used as evidence to incriminate people.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

With Dad crumpled on the floor, Aunt Melissa sits in the chair next to me and wraps a protective arm around my shoulder.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller