had imploded
- past perfect of implode.
Example Sentences
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When Calle 13 stopped touring altogether, there was a generalized feeling in the industry that the band had imploded after so many sold-out tours and Latin Grammys won.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2025
But after learning the sub had imploded just hours into the dive, he said it was a comfort to know those onboard hadn’t suffered.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2024
Coast Guard confirmed that the submersible carrying five people to the Titanic had imploded near the site of the shipwreck.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
Coast Guard that the Titan had imploded near the Titanic shipwreck, killing all five people on board, has drawn attention to how these expeditions are regulated.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
The wreckage of the San Juan was discovered almost a year to the day of its disappearance, revealing that it had imploded near the ocean floor.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
