almost collapse

Examples (10)

• After the marathon, the runner almost collapsed at the finish line.
• The old barn almost collapsed under the heavy snow last winter.
• Negotiations between the two countries almost collapsed on the final day.
• She was so overwhelmed with emotion that she almost collapsed into his arms.
• The fragile ecosystem almost collapsed due to widespread pollution.
• He felt his lungs almost collapse after holding his breath for so long underwater.
• The financial market almost collapsed during the 2008 crisis.
• I was so tired after the long flight that I almost collapsed onto my bed.
• Their legal defense almost collapsed when a new, surprise witness appeared.
• The pile of books was stacked so high that it almost collapsed.