in pieces
Example Sentences
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When the final horn sounded Saturday on the Kings’ 1-0 matinee win over the Edmonton Oilers, Anze Kopitar made his way to center ice, a microphone in his hand and his heart in pieces.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Workers were hunched over their desks pouring over designs, with the looks still "in pieces".
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
Rossini’s wit and brilliance in pieces such as “The Barber of Seville” defined a lighter side of Italian opera.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
Miss Wandelt said that was a memory that came to her in pieces, but she did not intend to cause any distress to Madeleine's mother when she sent it.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
I think if your heart were in pieces, you would be dead.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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