house of cards

Example Sentences

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Let’s hope that we can knock over that house of cards with peace walks and other forms of calm, resolute resistance.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

Every time OpenAI wants to spend money, Windsor said, it needs to raise money — “and it only takes one investment round to go badly for the whole house of cards to fall.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

This week: Volatility in the Japanese bond market is threatening the global trade house of cards.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2026

“Smoke and mirrors, house of cards, silly investors—what do you want me to tell you?” asks Ishbia.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

It was like he had just finished building a house of cards.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds