collapse
Example Sentences
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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.
How after each day’s end, I’d collapsed into bed fully clothed, grimy and exhausted.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
