ruins

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As a character, Dalton’s only speck of depth comes from feeling ashamed about his temper, a rage that gets so hot it ruins his life.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

We should also note that a federal prosecution like this absolutely ruins your life, even if you ultimately walk free.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

In the ruins, Sabbagh picked out bits of his family's shattered life -- a scrap of his mother Afaf's bedspread, chunks of wooden furniture from their dining room, a red sofa cushion.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“It kind of ruins our reputation for getting future money,” Murphy said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

They could see Anna’s jewelry and blankets and pictures, the accumulated treasures of her life, now resembling the ruins of a lost city.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann