fell apart
Example Sentences
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But my recent Europe trip, which I wrote about here, was where things really fell apart.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Negotiations to withdraw the measure fell apart on June 24, the day before the deadline to rescind initiatives from the statewide ballot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The U.S. and Canada nearly came to a trade agreement in late August, but the talks fell apart at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
In July, a fragile truce between the Houthis and Yemen's government fell apart after the rebels welcomed an Iranian plane to the capital Sanaa, setting off a spate of attacks.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
The dung cakes I made fell apart, so the fire went out.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
