fell apart
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A 2022 truce that had paused fighting in Yemen's long-running conflict fell apart in July and Saudi Arabia has since traded blows with the Houthis, who have struck Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
It fell apart in early September after a 12-person jury failed to reach a verdict.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Brewers, emerging as an ace before everything fell apart with the Mets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Around 1,000 mine supervisors agreed to launch the protest after government-mediated talks between BHP and the union fell apart.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Albert LeBlanc brushed against a desk as he made his way down the aisle and it fell apart after trembling crazily for a moment.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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