collapsing
- present participle of collapse.
Example Sentences
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And the midtempo ballad “The Knife” describes a collapsing relationship as a mortal threat, akin to a dagger jabbed into one’s side or a case of kerosene waiting to be ignited.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Speculation around the Ederson transfer collapsing has been swirling over the weekend after initial reports last week claimed there was a problem due to a knee injury.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Volkswagen executives have repeatedly stressed the need for the company to slim down as collapsing sales in China have started to look less like a blip and more like a new normal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Dickey died after collapsing during the first day of Bucknell University football training camp in July 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Neil Young sings like a barn collapsing but his music’s epic.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
