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is crumbling

  • present progressive
    of crumble (3rd person singular).
    crumble
    verb (used with object)
    to break into small fragments or crumbs.

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But it does suggest that the movement is crumbling under the weight of its own contradictions.

From Salon ● May 1, 2026

Everything built of concrete is crumbling, whether in the U.S.,

From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026

Now with Miriam leaving home—Michael has already graduated and lives in California—the dam is crumbling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025

So was it just a really bad day at the office or a sign that 'Chiefs Kingdom' is crumbling?

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025

“Like the world is crumbling and their souls are being crushed.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed