crumbling
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France's student protests are fuelled by a range of grievances, from unreplaced teachers and crumbling buildings to broader inequalities in accessing a good education.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Swarms of selfie-stick wielding tourists pose for pictures among crumbling buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Angelenos see the results in crumbling streets, buckled sidewalks and streetlights that stay dark,” proponents said in their ballot argument.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"When Bake Off should be crumbling after 17 seasons, Nigella Lawson is making Channel 4's crown jewel fresher than ever," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Felix laughed even though he still felt like his insides were crumbling.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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