fall apart

Example Sentences

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Things began to fall apart last week when U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

But held under a magnifying glass and removed from the film’s fervent fanfare, those arguments fall apart.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Different stocks may suddenly start to lead, causing the performance of the momentum factor to fall apart, she noted.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

The adhesive CreateMe uses is thermoset, which means that ironing or washing machine temperatures aren't enough to melt it and make the clothes fall apart, insists Myers.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

No one has lived there in a long, long time, and it’s about to fall apart.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez