collapse

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However, Alianza Lima later published a statement, also on X, that said: "According to the preliminary information available, the incident is not related to the collapse of walls or structural facilities of the sports complex".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Like prey worn down by a persistent predator, participants don’t collapse all at once; they give up gradually until the fight leaves the market altogether.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Nearly 15 million cubic meters of ice and debris collapse into the lake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I tighten my throat, dash, collapse over the toilet, and throw up.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes