ruined
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I thought it was going to get ruined for people on the West Coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Fennessey’s job has attuned him to “people’s emotional fear of having their favorite thing ruined for them,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Among residents attending the protest was Alan Brown, from Westhoughton, who said big housing developments ruined people's quality of life, while having access to open green spaces "makes your life worth living".
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Influencers have ruined the US Open for actual tennis fans.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
I stomped down the sidewalk, my Friday night ruined by my own jealousy.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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