fell apart
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A 2022 truce that had paused fighting in Yemen's long-running conflict fell apart in July and Saudi Arabia has since traded blows with the Houthis, who have struck Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military sites.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Talks with Willkie fell apart late last Thursday, and there were no other contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
A ceasefire struck in 2022 fell apart amid renewed fighting this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Hearts fell apart at the seams from there.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The pages were worn at the edges, and fell apart easily, as though the book had passed through many hands.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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