tatters
Example Sentences
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When Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue took a wicket apiece, New Zealand were in tatters at 29-6.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
By the time he recovered, activist investors had taken aim at United and the company’s reputation was in tatters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Iran’s navy appears to be in tatters, their nuclear program suffered more damage, along with their supply of long-range missiles.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
The second story, “Birdie,” captures a friendship on the verge of tatters among a group of women.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
He ambled toward me with his clothes in tatters, like he’d gotten mauled by a bear.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
