gutted

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He then gutted the property on Malibu Road, reportedly saying, “This is going to be my bomb shelter. This is going to be my Batcave.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Once in office, however, they stood by as the program was gutted, current and former national security officials said.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Glasgow Labour MSP Paul Sweeney said there are now concerns for the viability of the remainder of the building, which was gutted by the blaze.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

When austerity later gutted treatment funding, outcomes reversed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

They made camp before the remnants of a gutted palace, on a windswept plaza where devilgrass grew between the paving stones.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin