shatter
Example Sentences
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But gone too is a sense that we understand each other’s pasts, and Nicole’s understanding of Birdie shatters into a mess of devotion and anger.
From Los Angeles Times
Just as Grandpa opened the book to the index page, the silence of the library was shattered by the deep voice of Rowdy.
From Literature
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The NFU welcomed its return, having described last year’s closure as a "shattering blow" and warning that farmers might stop doing environmental work if not paid.
From BBC
Local media outlets published images showing a police vehicle with shattered windows near railway tracks.
From Barron's
"It's not only humiliating and devastating and shattering – it also just crushes your soul," Jane said.
From BBC
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