crumbled

Example Sentences

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"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

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg oversaw the facility, which preached exercise, fresh air and eating a healthy diet, which included dried and crumbled grains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

There’s also my go-to dining hall omelette and scrambled eggs, made with butter, crumbled feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and Old Bay seasoning.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

‘If there’s a little extra milk I think I’ll just have it poured over some crumbled bread,’ her Dad said.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers