fell apart

Example Sentences

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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

"My world didn't wobble – it fell apart," Mel says.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

After less than seven weeks, however, James’s plans fell apart when he developed the chills and fevers of malaria.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow