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
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
Attempts to secure federal support ultimately fell apart amid disagreement over the terms of a potential rescue.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
That didn’t happen in this case, though, and the ash devil eventually just fell apart.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
My shoes and socks rotted and fell apart from always being soaked with mud.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
