collapse
Example Sentences
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Olsen: I have to ask you about the musical number where sort of the past and the future sort of collapse in on themselves.
From Los Angeles Times
However, the deal soon collapsed after the U.S.
Batting collapses cost England dear as the tourists lost five wickets for 12 runs in their first innings and four for 11 in their second.
From Barron's
"I collapsed on the ground bowling to Mark Ramprakash," says Spencer.
From BBC
The apprenticeship system collapsed as masters hired day workers rather than training apprentices.
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