fell apart
Example Sentences
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After some strong-arming from the US, the proposal fell apart but now the debate has resurfaced.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
But the official Chinese readout mentioned no such commitments — new phone, we’re sorry; Boeing who? — and even a minor trade deal to license U.S. meat imports, without guaranteeing them, immediately fell apart.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
The airline shut down operations after its efforts to gain relief from the U.S. government fell apart.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
That didn’t happen in this case, though, and the ash devil eventually just fell apart.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
The twins fell apart; holding hands, they screamed, “Mama!” and ran across the platform.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
