fall apart

Example Sentences

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In sum, it all sounds less like a good-faith effort to invigorate a vital newsmagazine for modern times—and more like an effort to have it fall apart, piece by piece.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

But held under a magnifying glass and removed from the film’s fervent fanfare, those arguments fall apart.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The adhesive CreateMe uses is thermoset, which means that ironing or washing machine temperatures aren't enough to melt it and make the clothes fall apart, insists Myers.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

BuzzFeed went public in 2021 through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company, and things started to fall apart.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But then, bit by bit, the Getty’s case began to fall apart.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell