in pieces
Example Sentences
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"The surgeon described Alfred's jaw as being like a box of cornflakes - when they opened it up, it was just in pieces."
From BBC ● May 29, 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
Her gray hair fell out of her bun in pieces around her dull face.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
