shatter

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If the ice is too cold, it could shatter on impact.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

So AI knows how not to shatter a child’s imagination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Despite the tensions, this summer’s World Cup, which will be shared with Canada and Mexico, will shatter the all-time attendance record and FIFA’s revenue from the four-year tournament cycle will top $11 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

The 24-time Slam winner is in good form so far as he bids to shatter the recent dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

To elude the exam panic around me, I avoided my schoolmates and stuck to Bright, little suspecting it was he of all people who would shatter my peace.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo