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The Year Civilization Collapsed became a surprise critical and commercial hit and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2024

Collapsed road segments have been filled in with gravel and travelers should expect loose gravel on roads, lowered speed limits and traffic delays.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2023

Collapsed crypto exchange FTX said on Saturday it had seen "unauthorized transactions", with analysts saying millions of dollars worth of assets had been withdrawn from the platform.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2022

Arlo Parks' debut studio album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, also re-entered the top 40 at number 36 after winning the Mercury Prize for best album last week prompted a 253% boost in sales.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2021

Collapsed and dejected, I crept down the tree and back to the life that was now forced upon me whether I wished to continue it or not.

From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell