implode

Example Sentences

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In 2008, it had to reverse course rapidly as banks imploded, and again in 2011 as the entire euro system threatened to implode.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A fear in markets has been that if these companies start selling crypto, one of the year’s most popular trades could implode.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

Wanting to progress is one thing, it is entirely different when you implode and make the wrong calls - even with the best intentions.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Martin's Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi still has a slim chance of earning the runner-up spot, but he needs Marquez to implode.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Or would it implode as it had before?

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray