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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

A looming question is what might happen should the regime crumble under U.S.-led pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

"She's sassy, fun and she knows her onions - and her croissants, cake and crumble," Dame Prue added.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

She prayed and prayed, listening to the embers crumble, certain she would never be able to sleep this entire night.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper