fell apart
Example Sentences
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Once federal investigators started digging into these cases, however, they often fell apart.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
It fell apart within a week, predictably, as the two sides acted on conflicting interpretations of its central provisions.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
But it fell apart amid Iranian attacks on ships aimed at asserting Tehran’s control over the waterway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
What began as a largely efficient outing fell apart in the seventh, when Irvin gave up five runs over 10 batters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
God, whenever she started to think this plan through, it all fell apart.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
