in pieces
Example Sentences
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He told BBC News his "neighbours were in pieces" as he described the chaotic aftermath of the attack in which his wife was injured.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
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
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
It broke from its hinges and fell in pieces.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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