shattered
Example Sentences
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Explosions from cylinders on the vehicles shattered windows of nearby buildings, but no injuries were reported.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The AFP photographer saw windows shattered and debris covering several hospital beds in the building, where walls and ceilings were also damaged.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
When World War I arrived, Galsworthy—like many humane Europeans of his generation who had believed that mass barbarism was becoming a thing of the past—was shattered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Puka Nacua shattered Rams rookie records after the wide receiver was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
I had just enough time to turn and yell, “Run!” before the jar shattered on the ground several yards away.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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