shattered
Example Sentences
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That would have shattered the plausibly impartial image that allowed Kelly her fantasy of legitimacy and a profitable future in traditional news.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
The tensions are interpersonal, with arguments at family gatherings and friendships strained or shattered.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Mr. Armitage reminds us that “Gilgamesh” is less a singular artifact than a long, fragmented transmission—spoken, inscribed, shattered, buried, misread, resurrected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
On a broader scale, the war in Iran shattered hopes for a steady recovery within the energy market, Le Peuch said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
As on the day the ship sank, after it had been thrown against the rocks, the waters in which the shattered vessel lies are cold and unpredictable.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
