caving in
Example Sentences
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The roof can be caving in or they can be well-loved properties with absentee owners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
They noted scorching around the entrances but also the relative lack of damage to the adjacent concrete and the fact that there wasn't visible caving in of the earth above the entrances.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025
After fighting the blaze for two hours, firefighters determined the structure was in danger of caving in, according to Heggstrom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024
There were reports of blown-out windows, an office building wall caving in and downed power lines across Houston as a powerful storm tore through the downtown area.
From New York Times • May 16, 2024
“Katniss, she’s running this district. She can’t do it if it seems like she’s caving in to your will.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
