fall apart

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But many - as one summarised - think it may fall apart quickly.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Within weeks, the prosecutor’s marquee case would quietly fall apart.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Fears that the ceasefire could fall apart while crude remains stuck in Hormuz saw West Texas Intermediate oil jump around three percent Thursday, having plunged more than 16 percent the day before.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A deal with McCormick could come within weeks, assuming the talks don’t fall apart, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Of all people to fall apart in front of, why did it have to be Mrs. Gruver?

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan