Example Sentences

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Sure, the buildings were crumbling, but the art deco architecture was historic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said that its aid operations were crumbling, citing distressing reports from local staff.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Pieces of its stone facade were crumbling from top floors, threatening passersby.

From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2023

"Stadiums were crumbling urinals. They were dangerous. It was not safe to go to matches and it had become a ridiculous cartoon to see all English fans as hooligans."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2020

The bottom had fallen out of the wooden cage, and its bars were crumbling.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin