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had collapsed

  • past perfect
    of collapse.
    collapse
    verb (used without object)
    to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly.

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As we prepared to enter it, we had no idea if the ceiling had collapsed, if the tomb had been looted or destroyed, or if it was still well preserved.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

The home’s driveway had collapsed into a 30-by-30-foot sinkhole caused by coastal erosion, according to KTLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Theo Saville, who was at the festival, said a "large wooden sign" had collapsed near the entrance to a tented area.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Jose Gomes, a resident of the nearby village of Trebes, said a friend's house had collapsed.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

After checking on Nunu, who was still asleep, she had collapsed on the couch with her arm around Alex.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers