are crumbling
- present progressive of crumble.
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
Thousands of homes built with blocks containing high levels of the mineral Mica are crumbling across the county.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024
“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
Sheffield is also falling apart – its plumbing is failing, its ceilings are crumbling and its budget is stretched to breaking.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2023
Bricks are crumbling in places, and the front door is so swollen you have to push hard to get in.
From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
