collapse
Example Sentences
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He merely observes there’s a race, points out the horses that haven’t collapsed, and suggests betting on the field might be wiser than picking the champion.
From MarketWatch
This was a classic celebrity shoot: Our scheduled 30 minutes collapsed into seven so we had to move fast.
From Los Angeles Times
The rhythm of it could be a metronome for this movie’s plot — it whips us around to the point of delighted collapse.
From Los Angeles Times
Recent financial trends confirm healthy vitals, a stark contrast to what the stock price collapse might otherwise imply.
From Barron's
Initially thought to be caused by a sinkhole, engineers later said the embankment in Whitchurch had collapsed, causing water to flood out.
From BBC
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