collapsed
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Albertsons’ struggles after the deal collapsed were predicted by its former CEO, Vivek Sankaran, in a Portland, Ore., federal courtroom in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
"The ground floor was hit, and the floors above just collapsed," acting Mayor Regina Kharchenko told Ukrainian television, speaking from the scene.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
After 150,000 union members across the country refused to handle any Pullman railcars on any railroad, the U.S. transportation system collapsed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
They said at least one man collapsed in mid-September and was hospitalized for dehydration, and meals have been served as early as 4 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Anya opened up her coat to keep from sweating, and Ivan stripped off his and collapsed to his knees in front of the fire.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
