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crumbled

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verb

past tense of crumble

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crumbled
Verb
The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored. Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbled
Verb
  • The inside story of how this relationship deteriorated is worth a read.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The increase in tests came as relations with the United States and its regional allies deteriorated and Pyongyang pulled closer to Russia.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The House descended into chaos Wednesday when the GOP revolt sank a last-minute funding measure to keep the government operating through early next year.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Early in his treatment, tests showed the chemo had worsened Olson’s anemia.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The disease spreads easily through contact with blood and bodily fluids from someone who is sick and through contaminated objects like clothing or bedding.
    Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Trump, in an executive order, has called for the heads of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the EPA and other U.S. agencies to develop a plan to speed up the removal of debris — including contaminated material.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Related article Father of Australian teen who died in Laos urges government ‘to protect others’ from tainted alcohol McIntosh’s family have launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for their travel to Sri Lanka.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
  • But the property may not be usable for as many as two months due to tainted water and other issues.
    Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025

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