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ruin

[roo-in] / ˈru ɪn /




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But just 10 months later, the campaign suffered what appeared to be a fatal blow — yet one which may ultimately have saved it from ruin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

He described it as "disheartening" seeing people ruin land in the Gower area which he said was a beautiful place.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The danger is growing that the innovators attract the Treasury Department’s wrath and ruin ETFs for ordinary savers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

They came to California to ruin a man.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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