collapse
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After staving off a weekend collapse, McIlroy had dodged Scheffler, himself a two-time champion, and became only the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The collapse of Samsung Electronics' talks with its largest labour union dished another blow to Seoul's AI drive, with company shares falling as much as 6.1 percent, Bloomberg reported.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The eruption may not have caused the dramatic population collapse once proposed, but it still offers valuable insight into how humans respond to extreme disasters.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Patricia said the surveyor, recommended by the caller, visited her home and reported the insulation was "rock solid" and had prevented proper ventilation of the rafters, creating a risk of rot and potential roof collapse.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
He started running, flat-out, as fast as he could, until his chest burned and he thought he was going to collapse.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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