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

“I’ve watched companies implode for decades. This one has all the warning signs,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Those who say capex is going to implode may be looking at consumer-oriented AI technology, which has become commoditized.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

But, after letting leads slip against Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest last month, things threatened to implode again when Pedro Neto pulled a goal back for Chelsea five minutes after the restart.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Or would it implode as it had before?

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray