1.   Kenneth Williams was a marvellous prop for Kenneth Horne and like all good props, sometimes it seemed as if the whole thing would collapse without him.

2.   Does that mean that Apple might have collapsed without the loan?

3.   It may be a supporting role, but the whole thing collapses without him.

4.   Rarely has Hollywood seen seven or eight films, opening over two weekends, collapse without a trace.

5.   The announcement is likely to put an end to negotiations that began with high hopes but collapsed without ever reaching any meaningful accords.

6.   When the summit collapsed without an agreement, most of the blame was heaped on the United States.

7.   A building under demolition collapsed without warning Monday, and emergency workers rescued nine people then searched through the rubble for others who might be trapped inside.

8.   A July military accord between the warring sides, providing for rebel disarmament and partial Russian withdrawal, has collapsed without being implemented.

9.   A number of air generals and admirals argued for continuing the blockade until Japan simply collapsed without an invasion.

10.   A July military pact between the warring sides, providing for rebel disarmament and partial Russian withdrawal, has collapsed without being implemented.