fell apart
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Ocean Way arrives after the collapse of the LA Jazz Festival, which had bold ambitions for a 40,000-capacity set on Dockweiler Beach yet fell apart under permit and financial stress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Then, things fell apart in a dramatic and unexpected way.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Exports recovered under a deal to reopen the strait, but dipped again after the agreement fell apart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
However, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks fell apart after U.S. officials sought to deny tariff relief to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, which would make the country’s auto industry less competitive over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Eventually, the magazines fell apart and were used to light fires.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
