crumbled

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Ellison’s CBS takeover crumbled the once-sterling reputation of that network’s news organization.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

By early 1991, after Cynthia and Don’s marriage of more than six years crumbled, Cynthia was the one who moved out.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Many fighters have crumbled in similar situations, joining the UFC with big reputations and finding the step up in competition too big - but not Riley.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Eventually the student side had its say in court, and that’s where the old system crumbled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Alfhercht nodded toward the other side of the arena, where the wall was crumbled, and spoke with one hand.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack