Example Sentences

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The island’s output has crumbled after decades of economic mismanagement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The so-called Civic Duty initiative initially garnered quite broad backing, but its support has crumbled in recent weeks, with the latest gfs.bern survey showing 64 percent of those polled were opposed.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

In this particular dystopia, civilization has crumbled into a desertscape ruled by petty warlords and scavenger gangs.

From Salon • May 12, 2025

Freeman grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning Sunday but he hasn’t been on the field much and the Dodger offense has crumbled without his cornerstone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

The hillside has crumbled away, leaving a space between the fence and the mountain.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko