fell apart
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Cook's England fell apart during the 5-0 Ashes humiliation in 2013-14, after which Pietersen was dropped.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 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
Ocean Way arrives after the collapse of the LA Jazz Festival, which had bold ambitions for a 40,000-capacity set on Dockweiler Beach yet fell apart under permit and financial stress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
But it fell apart within weeks after Iran started attacking ships to assert its control over the vital waterway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Eight: The nest builder announced plans for his next performance piece, and the group fell apart.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
