shattered
Example Sentences
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Under the scorching heat on Tuesday morning, Torres del Limonar is a shattered mountain of rubble, with mattresses, furniture, and belongings peeking out from the concrete.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
With his dreams of making it big in the full-time game shattered, Thomas embarked on a remarkable journey across non-league football in England, while there were spells at clubs in Kansas, Ontario, Scotland and Belgium.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
But the expanded American footprint at bases in Jordan has come with risks, pulling the kingdom closer to a conflict that has already damaged its economy and shattered its sense of security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The twin quakes that shattered Venezuela in June killed 6,125 people, National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez said Monday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
When Farmer returned to Cange, confined mostly to a wheelchair, his shattered knee still healing in a cast, he had more to worry about than his health.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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