gutted

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But adding dual-fuel or “fuel ready” engine systems, which can be gutted and reconstructed later if regulators force a shift away from conventional fuels, costs about $10 million per ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

When the couple bought the New York home, it had undergone an extensive renovation—including the addition of a new roof—which had left much of the property gutted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“We have received quite a lot of messages re Coachella, we are so gutted, guys,” Lunny continued in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

A Spanish football fan who was expecting to watch FC Barcelona play in the Uefa Champions League was left "gutted and embarrassed" after finding himself at the stadium for League One club Exeter City.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The little boy was huddled against the wood drying rack where hung row upon row of gutted fish, all as stiff as boards.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman