collapse
verb (used without object)
to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly.
has been collapsing
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present perfect progressiveof collapse (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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This fig leaf of concern for "children" has been collapsing recently, however.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2023
In many cases, and in many places like Baltimore, the national clearance rate has been collapsing for the last 30, 40 years.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2022
That entire pyramid has been collapsing since COVID-19 hit because people just aren’t coming to New Orleans anymore, and worse, there’s no sign that they’ll come back.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2020
