shatter

Example Sentences

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The rural exodus of the 1970s, encouraged by Copenhagen, shattered Greenland's social model.

From Barron's

The box shattered with a resounding crack, and I threw my hands up as needle-sharp splinters of glass sprayed in all directions.

From Literature

Lab studies have generally found shutters can reduce the risk of windows shattering.

From Los Angeles Times

That calm and security has now been shattered.

From The Wall Street Journal

But in the new series, Kayce’s serenity has been brutally shattered, forcing him to find a new path forward after an unimaginable tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times