collapse
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The finale also outperformed standard weeknight late-night competition by a wide margin, turning the sendoff into a notable ratings moment rather than a collapse.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
By comparison, fruit stored at 30°C showed early thinning of cell walls, starch depletion, and eventual cell collapse.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
If someone is in cardiac arrest, they collapse suddenly and:
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The collapse of Thursday's effort leaves the administration with no formal plan for managing the security risks posed by the most powerful AI systems -- and no timeline for producing one.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Once I see what’s on it, I have to force myself to keep my feet moving so I don’t collapse in the middle of the hospital corridor.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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