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Capitalism, in its purest form, was colliding with popular culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

It was an indication that the hype around the deal was colliding with business and market realities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Another unnamed passenger described a "bump, like the aircraft was colliding with something when touching down. I saw a spark outside the window and the cabin was filled with smoke".

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2024

“I was colliding into the ball a little bit,” Lux, 22, said last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2020

There was a mighty humming, and I felt the bees, with which I was colliding, striking my hands and face with some violence.

From Grain and Chaff from an English Manor by Savory, Arthur H.