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Iran has defied predictions that the blockade would collapse its economy and squeeze concessions on its nuclear program for more than six months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The stock fell again during in 1998 as markets grappled with turmoil over Russia defaulting on its debt and the collapse of hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

There would probably be signs beyond North Korea's borders if there were a sudden collapse in Kim's health.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Flames engulfed the 19th century City Hall in Limoges, central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

I knew Samir would soon collapse, but he didn’t let go of Rostam’s harness.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Mark Hulbert found that stocks have tended to move sideways ahead of previous market tops, rather than experiencing spectacular collapses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Calderas are large depressions that generally form when the ground collapses after magma is removed from an underground chamber.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Building collapses are common in Pakistan, largely due to poor safety standards and substandard construction materials in the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

A humanoid’s frantic attempts to stay upright—arms flailing, legs skittering—bears an uncanny resemblance to the choreographed collapses of Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

I tramp a perpetual journey All goes onward and outward.... and nothing collapses, And to die is different from what any one supposed, and luckier.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

Talks aimed at securing tariff relief from Washington collapsed in August, leading to a fresh deterioration in trade ties between the closely integrated economies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Twelve hours later, a landslide from the adjacent mountain unexpectedly collapsed into the fjord, initiating the second-highest tsunami in recorded history.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Less than three years later, the company collapsed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

With the help of two other girls she got Diane across the road but by the time she reached the entrance to the flat, she collapsed.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Communist governments collapsed all over Eastern Europe, and in 1991, the once mighty Soviet Union broke apart, leaving behind Russia and fourteen newly independent states.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

"It is in very poor condition, with falling, dangerous, and disease-infested trees and, importantly, a collapsing and hazardous seawall."

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Ministers say the expanded early release scheme is needed to prevent the justice system from collapsing, after a summer when the issue dominated news headlines.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Wherever you look in “Digger,” the world is collapsing: Ceilings spring leaks, coffee makers explode.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

During the earliest stage of solar system formation, the collapsing cloud of gas and dust may have generated a plasma containing charged particles.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026

No crack of ice, no ‘whump’ of collapsing snow.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver