ravages of time
Example Sentences
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Though the film is approaching its 50th anniversary, “Up in Smoke” has remarkably avoided the ravages of time.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
The mayor of Suakin dreams of a rebirth for his town, an ancient Red Sea port spared by the wars that have marked Sudan's history but reduced to ruins by the ravages of time.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
The General Sherman, said Ambrose, is valiantly holding forth, defying the ravages of time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024
Another actress as Phyllis might have done more to communicate the small ravages of time, but Lange concentrates instead on her ageless ferocity and charm.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024
The place was always dark and protected from the ravages of time, like a sealed pyramid.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
