in pieces
Example Sentences
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The model managed to identify thousands of vulnerabilities, including some in pieces of software that have survived decades of both human review and automated security testing, and developed increasingly sophisticated exploits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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
But Roller said his was found — in pieces.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
It was heavy and in pieces, but I lifted it.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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