Sentence examples for factor in the collapse of the from inspiring English sources

Money thus was a large factor in the collapse of the monarchy in 1789.

Any suggestion that the tank's position was a factor in the collapse of the building was "pure speculation," he said.

Something like that happened in Yugoslavia, but ethnic conflict was a relatively minor factor in the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The incident energy is a major damage factor in the collapse of the tubes for lower number of impacts.

German passive resistance paralyzed the economic life of the Ruhr and was the deciding factor in the collapse of the German currency.

Officials emphasized that Mr. Marquette's failure to inspect the crane was likely not a factor in the collapse of the crane last Saturday, which occurred as operators were preparing to "jump," or extend, the crane.

The war in Afghanistan was one of the major factors in the collapse of the Soviet Union.

While it is still unclear what exactly led the vast structure to collapse, engineers are suggesting that heavy loads and corroding steel could be factors in the collapse of the bridge, and the loss of dozens of lives.

UK politicians must now be ruefully reflecting on just how important a factor this has been in the collapse of the biotech industry across Europe.

Greed may be a significant factor in the collapse of credit markets, but it's not the only one.

John M. Reich, director of the Office of Thrift Supervision, said the $18 million maneuver was "a relatively small factor" in the collapse of IndyMac.