collapse
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It is one of the highest-altitude golf courses in North America, and LIV golfers took deep breaths before answering press questions about reports that the organization was on the verge of collapse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
A younger generation of the Castro family is moving into positions of influence as Cuba confronts its deepest economic and political crisis since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
His guilty plea marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which has shaken China's property sector and left investors and domestic banks reeling.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Chevron and Exxon Mobil gained 1.5% and 0.6%, respectively, after the collapse of peace negotiations sparked a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures rising above the $100 level.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The Greek universe, created by Pythagoras, Aristotle, and Ptolemy, survived long after the collapse of Greek civilization.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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