crumple

Example Sentences

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There are crumpled signs for hospital departments strewn on the ground and medical records drying on a tarpaulin between the admin offices.

From BBC

Buildings in Whitehouse were destroyed or crumpled, with corrugated roofs strewn across the ground.

From Barron's

It resembles a crumpled piece of paper containing words from personal letters which were used as evidence to incriminate people.

From BBC

It’s a mean taunt that comes from a sibling, unaware that civilization is crumpling around him.

From Los Angeles Times

A crumpled snack bag can turn into a crisis, reminding us that technology is a tool, not a substitute for human judgment.

From Salon