collapse
verb (used without object)
to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly.
precollapse
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a word derived from
collapse.
Example Sentences
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On YouTube, the top comments on precollapse coverage of Bankman-Fried now tend to be sarcastic allusions to this shift.
From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2022
It's vulture investing that doesn't thrill developers who are still trying to hold on to delusional precollapse prices, but it's part of the clearing process.
From Time ● May 1, 2011
And ratings agencies like Moody's, which have been blasted for not raising red flags precollapse, are overhauling their evaluation process in an attempt to regain investor trust.
From Time Magazine Archive
