fell apart

Example Sentences

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And even though Sinner won a dozen more points over the course of the match, he fell apart in the moments that mattered most: he converted just two of his 18 break points.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

That didn’t happen in this case, though, and the ash devil eventually just fell apart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Unlike the alliances of the early 2010s, which quickly fell apart, Jezequel said, the current cooperation deal could last longer, even if its medium-term future might be uncertain.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

But over and over those accusations fell apart under scrutiny.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

A bridle fell apart in Anya’s hands, so she expected no one would pay for it.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack