ruination

Example Sentences

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Mr. Clark asks us to regard the tale of the two pastors’ ruination as comparable to modern-day instances of reputational destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Colin Neill, from representative body Hospitality Ulster, said the measure would be the "ruination of the hospitality industry".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

It had once been a whaling village, and the humble buildings retained a rustic charm, though when Watson arrived the rustic quality was on a steep descent toward ruination.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

They claim the AHL’s financial gain would amount to their own ruination.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

But since Sharkey came it’s been plain ruination.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien