fall apart

Example Sentences

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But held under a magnifying glass and removed from the film’s fervent fanfare, those arguments fall apart.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Things began to fall apart last week when U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The couple, who met in 2007 and married six years later, did agree on one thing: By 2022, their marriage had begun to fall apart and they began divorce proceedings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The adhesive CreateMe uses is thermoset, which means that ironing or washing machine temperatures aren't enough to melt it and make the clothes fall apart, insists Myers.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

We should not let the family fall apart.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart