ruined
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On ICYMI, host Kate Lindsay and Slate tech editor Tony Ho Tran break down the digital do’s and don’ts for couples, and argue that the thing that ruined dating might actually be making relationships better.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
The goal ruined a superhuman effort by Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez, who made 11 saves while playing with a fractured right ring finger that will require surgery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
She said the audience member had broken the rules and "ruined the morale of our wonderful eighth show on a Saturday night from selfish actions".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Another concern people have is that their financial lives will be ruined forever if they file for bankruptcy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Anyway, all this ruined my plan to put out the seeds and hide in the bushes and wait.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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