gutted

Example Sentences

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He hopes to convert some of those gutted commercial properties into new housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

"We're gutted, we're devastated," said Butterfield, who was bidding to become the first British athlete to win gold at both the summer and winter Paralympics after her club throw gold at Rio 2016.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

A handled of reporters gutted out the wait with them.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand