fell apart
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The fragile 2022 truce fell apart after the Houthis allowed an Iranian plane to land in Yemen's capital Sanaa in defiance of Saudi control over Yemeni airspace, setting off a spate of attacks.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
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
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
Hearts fell apart at the seams from there.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The beans were so overcooked that they fell apart when I stuck my fork in them and so salty that I could barely force myself to swallow.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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