ruins

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Another buddy, Ewen Bremner’s hapless Spud, ruins a nice family’s breakfast in the most spectacular conceivable way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

AFP photographs showed mourners carrying Haddad's body, wrapped in a Hamas flag, on a stretcher from the ruins of a building.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Breaking the rules made Danny nervous, but he told himself they weren’t there to hurt the ruins.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova