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In fact, tailwinds from 2025 are becoming headwinds, as energy prices climb and the K-shaped recovery starts to crumble: “Paper-rich consumers supported spending by running down savings, however this is already dissipating,’ Carroll writes.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Institutions don’t crumble overnight, and they certainly don’t collapse from the top.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The gambit was meant to speed the agency’s approval should the Netflix deal crumble.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Wolves did not crumble after conceding an early goal at Manchester City last week but they never really looked like getting back into the game.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

“It isn’t what you think, my dear. Please. Sit. Were family. Let’s discuss—” But Gherland felt himself crumble inside.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill