crumble
verb (used with object)
to break into small fragments or crumbs.
are crumbling
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present progressiveof crumble.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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These days many villages are crumbling as young people prefer the lifestyle and opportunities of cities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
They look at their kid's school, and then they look at their distant cousin's school, and both of them are crumbling...
From Salon ● May 2, 2025
We watch quietly as the ghost notes the fractures that are crumbling this clan apart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
“And now the simple things in life are crumbling: a decent job, a secure, affordable home and a strong community.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
The buildings aren’t as tall, and the roofs are crumbling, some threatening to collapse entirely if too much force hits them.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
