implosion
noun
im·plo·sion
im-ˈplō-zhən 
1
: the action of imploding
2
: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center
also
: integration
this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture —
Kenneth Keniston
Kenneth Keniston 3
: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop
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Among Jean-Baptiste’s most extraordinary moments is the intimate Mother’s Day gathering that takes place without melodramatic fireworks but comes face-to-face with Pansy’s private implosion.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Pierre Trudeau himself had retired just ahead of the implosion.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Clearly, Walgreens’ (WBA) implosion was the primary driver of the Dogs’ dreary year.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The end result will be a catastrophic fiscal implosion, and a default on national debt.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Pierre Trudeau himself had retired just ahead of the implosion.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Clearly, Walgreens’ (WBA) implosion was the primary driver of the Dogs’ dreary year.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The end result will be a catastrophic fiscal implosion, and a default on national debt.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Implosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implosion. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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