crashed

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There were few safe haven investments when Covid crashed the economy in 2020; they were also sparse in the wake of initial U.S. strikes on Iran in late February and early March.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Several Russian and Ukrainian drones have crashed in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In the early hours of 26 March, the M/V Dali container ship crashed into the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending several vehicles on the bridge plunging into the river and killing six construction workers.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The next day, “Black Friday,” German stocks crashed 11%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

My heart crashed down to my toes and my eyes got blurry.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney