fell apart
Example Sentences
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After some strong-arming from the US, the proposal fell apart but now the debate has resurfaced.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
And even though Sinner won a dozen more points over the course of the match, he fell apart in the moments that mattered most: he converted just two of his 18 break points.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
D’Amaro signaled that Disney remained open to “potential commercial opportunities with OpenAI and others” after its previously announced partnership with the ChatGPT maker fell apart.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
That didn’t happen in this case, though, and the ash devil eventually just fell apart.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
I stood up and my igloo fell apart and settled at my feet.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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