caving in
Example Sentences
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The roof can be caving in or they can be well-loved properties with absentee owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
After fighting the blaze for two hours, firefighters determined the structure was in danger of caving in, according to Heggstrom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
The ceiling was caving in, the furniture she had built was damaged, and the speaker system she had installed was shot.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
The roof was caving in, and their access to heating was uncertain.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
As the hole grew wider, parts of the surface kept caving in.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
