crumbled

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But the arrangement crumbled when the ownership of the franchise changed hands in 2024, and the new owners balked at recognizing Mansell’s claim on its inventory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

And as the discord between the president and prime minister became increasingly public, their governing alliance crumbled.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Off heat, I finished everything with green onions and crumbled feta, whose salty brineiness melted slightly into the warm sauce.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"When it came to the day of giving evidence, I just crumbled," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I reached into the pillowcase, took one of the crackers, and crumbled it about the little crack.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom