collapse
Example Sentences
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During the Depression, our nation experienced a total collapse in demand, not a massive technological change.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
He blamed the deal's collapse on negotiations over profit margins.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Critics will argue that such a policy would lead to the collapse of iconic American brands.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
"The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a preventable tragedy of enormous consequence," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
A cave mouth appeared, but this time it didn’t collapse right away.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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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