collapse

Example Sentences

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An AFP journalist at the scene saw the collapsed facade of a residential building and rescue workers searching the rubble for victims.

From Barron's

The 41-year-old actor was hospitalized last week in Atlanta after he collapsed while walking up the stairs in his apartment, TMZ reported.

From Los Angeles Times

"Confidence collapsed in January, as consumer concerns about both the present situation and expectations for the future deepened," said the research group's chief economist Dana Peterson.

From Barron's

As Naomi collapses to the ground, the women rush to create a nest of blankets for her to rest on.

From Literature

The long-term project was unveiled two months before the L.A. production economy collapsed when the Writers Guild of America went on strike.

From Los Angeles Times