Sandcastles fell, waves won the fight.

Meaning: The sandcastles were not able to withstand the force of the waves, and they fell down.

Choice of Words: Sandcastles are structures built from sand, typically at the beach. Fell means to move downward under the force of gravity. Waves are bodies of water that move in a regular pattern. Won means to be successful in a competition or contest. Fight is a physical conflict between two or more people or groups.

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