crumbled

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And as the discord between the president and prime minister became increasingly public, their governing alliance crumbled.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Off heat, I finished everything with green onions and crumbled feta, whose salty brineiness melted slightly into the warm sauce.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"When it came to the day of giving evidence, I just crumbled," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

“But am I supposed to go somewhere? Or will someone reach out to me? How will I know how to—I’m sorry, I just—” I faltered, knowing that my stoic facade had completely crumbled.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse