shatter
Example Sentences
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Footage from inside the office showed broken windows and shattered glass.
From Barron's
For those living through it, that pressure is measured in homes lost, families shattered, and a growing sense that nowhere is truly safe.
From BBC
No injuries were reported, but several explosions - due to gas canisters on board the ambulances - caused windows of nearby buildings to shatter, while some residents were evacuated.
From BBC
Alessandra Rampolla, another coach on the Australian show, also posted a tribute, saying her heart was shattered by the news of Schilling's death.
From BBC
"The sequel is creating history. It is shattering all previous records and redefining the box office. A true game changer," says Taran Adarsh, a film trade analyst.
From BBC
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