crumbling

Example Sentences

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This otherwise unremarkable pothole, which emerged from the crumbling ruins of a previous patch-up job, pre-dates that initiative, but how long would it take to be noticed, reported and fixed?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The belief that the Angels could have done more to save Skaggs’ life was yet another giant crack in Moreno’s crumbling foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Mounting piles of garbage, stagnant water and a crumbling health system fueled outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses, further scaring away tourists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

On top of increasingly inaccessible hardware, Nvidia was now pushing AI-altered visuals, which many gamers suspected would only accelerate the industry’s crumbling job market by replacing human artists.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The basement remained, a great square hole in the ground; and in its crumbling walls, protected from the wind and snow, numerous small creatures lived.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien