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cave in

verb as in buckle

Strongest matches

verb as in crumple

verb as in cry uncle

verb as in implode

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verb as in indent

verb as in knuckle under

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Example Sentences

The cave-in happened around 3:30 a.m.

It was the second cave-in at the Myslowice-Wesola mine this year, following one on April 17 that killed one miner.

Authorities have not said what caused the cave-in but the region is prone to landslides, earthquakes and floods.

From Reuters

Authorities have not said what caused the initial cave-in that trapped the men as they were nearing the end of their night shift but the region is prone to landslides, earthquakes, and floods.

From Reuters

They have not said what caused the cave-in, but the region is prone to landslides, earthquakes and floods.

From Reuters

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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