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ruin

[roo-in] / ˈru ɪn /




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In the northern region of Asturias, graffiti has been daubed in recent days on holiday rental properties, with the slogan: "Your business, our ruin."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

A Ryan Murphy take on that would ruin it for you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

What we need to protect us from financial ruin is strong consumer protections against a damaging consequence of getting cancer in America: financial toxicity.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“Before they ruin it any further. Hopefully before it’s extinct, which, I mean, it’s not gonna be.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Who would want to ruin Melissa and Todd’s big number?” said Joe.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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