crumbled

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Ellison’s CBS takeover crumbled the once-sterling reputation of that network’s news organization.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

In one agonizing moment, Boston’s hopes of repeating as champions crumbled on the hardwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

By early 1991, after Cynthia and Don’s marriage of more than six years crumbled, Cynthia was the one who moved out.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Champions have tumbled, legends fallen, cup winners crumbled and ever-presents become also-rans - have your say and rank the clubs "too good to go down".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

That box inside his chest had come down and crumbled away, and he could feel his heart beating between his lungs—a hot, fluttering thing.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat