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have crumbled

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And Guardiola admitted his side would have crumbled under the weight of Forest's aggressive game-plan last term.

From Barron's Dec. 27, 2025

Industries catering to preteens have crumbled as social media has become the epicenter of cultural dissemination, with tween fashion and beauty largely being folded into brands that cater to adults.

From Slate Nov. 3, 2024

During the last 20 years, 34 homes in Happisburgh have crumbled into the sea.

From BBC Dec. 3, 2023

The index recently stood at around 4,100, a level near which several rallies have crumbled over the last several months with recession worries and fears of a more hawkish Fed alternately fueling investor anxiety.

From Reuters Apr. 12, 2023

Within another minute, perhaps, it would have crumbled into ashes.

From "1984" by George Orwell