ruins
Example Sentences
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Marlene Nino, a 70-year-old retired lawyer who lost her sister Doris, said she felt grateful for the volunteers who helped recover some of her photos from the ruins.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Instead, they rebooked with the same company on a different cruise through Rome and Barcelona, where Rousseau said they enjoyed exploring ancient ruins and eating delicious food.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
He pitched a tent not far from the ruins of their former home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Demolishing the ruins is necessary to spark construction and investment in the hollowed-out city core, Gary’s mayor, Eddie Melton, said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The monkeys ran off into the darkness, and the old man began to pick his way through the ruins of the courtyard, with Pinmei and Amah following.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
