in pieces
Example Sentences
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Modular homes are built in pieces at a factory and assembled on site, while manufactured homes are built entirely at a factory and shipped whole to their destination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
He told BBC News his "neighbours were in pieces" as he described the chaotic aftermath of the attack in which his wife was injured.
From BBC ● May 28, 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
He says, “Mostly, I dreamed about being squished. You know how some dreams blend in pieces of real life? And there was something about the belly of a dog. And I think it was Moonie.”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
