in pieces

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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

"We are all in shock and are devastated, our hearts are in pieces at the loss of Tom in such a cruel way. He was a pillar of strength towards us all," his family said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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

Rereading each sentence in pieces, she began to get a grip on what Fort was saying: Depending on how you looked at things, your world could change completely.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett