ruin
Example Sentences
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With stroke play, he says, “one bad break like that would ruin your chances for the entire event.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The Seattle Mariners ruin the Angels’ home opener, holding them to just one hit over 10 innings in a 3-1 victory.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Myanmar's military has long presented itself as the only force guarding the restive country from rupture and ruin.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
"It's sad that such a building has been left to go to rack and ruin."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
And I agreed with her that apathy was going to ruin this society.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
