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
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
The sale of Warner Bros. — whether in pieces to Netflix or in its entirety to Paramount — is stirring mounting worries among Hollywood union leaders about the possible fallout for their members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
Under the elbows of a new-leaved tree, they were illuminated in pieces — an ear, a finger, a bit of torso.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
