collapse
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England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord's.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Strong winds can destabilize the spinning column or cause it to collapse altogether.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
He denied that the new sanctions, which follow a US murder indictment against Raul Castro and sanctions on a military conglomerate that controls much of Cuba's economy, were aimed at accelerating the island's collapse.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
They can crack the foundation and collapse the floor.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
If the earth shifted any more, the entire complex might collapse on their heads.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing collapse
The Great Depression and The New Deal
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"A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry
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