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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the wall caved in when a tree fell on it
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as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
I caved in to my bibliomania and bought two more books last week
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The activity periodically forms a dome over the main vent, which eventually collapses, causing an eruption.—
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McDearmond knew without Hannah's help, the criminal case against Brian would likely collapse.—
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Below, Stewart and Poots talk to Deadline about hiding hernias, falling in love with raw, compelling stories and learning to succumb to the ebbs and flows of vulnerability.—
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Despite life-saving efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.—
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Third-quarter tax bills went out to homeowners earlier this month.—
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Despite all the off-field nonsense around him the last few seasons, going out with a humbling 30-6 loss to the Texans feels like a bummer.—
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Costco also submitted a traffic-impact analysis by Boise consulting firm Kittelson & Associates, indicating the development would generate just shy of 7,000 new vehicle trips per day.—
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The city reversed course and put the matter out to bid but ultimately rejected a proposal by Nikki Beach after saying its representatives missed a deadline to submit documents.—
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Most of them go deep into the memory vault of childhood, recalling fishing trips and family gatherings.—
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Nordstrom Lucky Brand Fair Isle Shawl-Collar Cardigan Both Lopez’s and Hudson’s sweaters appear to be from Polo Ralph Lauren (the former’s looks like this one that's no longer available, while the latter’s resembles this one that goes for $798).—
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“Cave (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave%20%28in%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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