shattering
Example Sentences
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As someone who is blind I focus on the sounds, and I heard the shattering of glass.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Korir crossed the finish line Monday morning with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds, shattering the previous course record of of 2:03:02 set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
For Gulf states, the damage is shaping up to be the worst in decades—sparking major economic contractions and shattering their reputation as havens for business and tourism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Sharon Graham, Unite union general secretary, described the announcement as "shattering".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Only the reinforced ribbing in her suit prevented Holly’s leg bones from shattering.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
