fall apart

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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 deal, rumored to be mostly stock, could also still fall apart, the newspaper reported.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Maybe as the city seems to fall apart, she’ll find a leafy park or the back of a dingy bar that’s the right home for these strange, lonely yet hopeful songs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The potential acquisition, through Murdoch’s Lupa Systems, isn’t yet final and could still fall apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The door clicked locked behind her, and Eleanor crouched against it, letting herself fall apart.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell