shatter

Example Sentences

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Despite initial skepticism by industry insiders about the film, "Sinners" shattered the record for most Academy Awards nominations for a single film with 16.

From Barron's

The genre has come a long way since Gangnam Style, the viral Korean track that shattered cultural barriers and YouTube viewing records in 2012.

From BBC

The renewed sorties shattered a rare and unexplained lull that lasted 10 days, fueling speculation and uncertainty about Beijing’s intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Time and again, Garbus and her experts’ perspectives responsibly remind us that we’re watching a father shatter the bonds between his children.

From Salon

But Scotland were left shattered following a rousing finish from Ireland as Tommy O'Brien scored twice to spark ecstatic celebrations among the home support.

From BBC