shattering
Example Sentences
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He said that, as it had been a Sunday morning, his family had been asleep when the blast occurred, shattering all his windows.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Relationships with a seal, an elephant and a rhino, for example — obsessive, protective, loving friendships — all seemed to end if not in outright tragedy, then in shattering heartbreak.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
“It was this weird shattering of inspiration, but I also felt sick to my stomach, because, how could I ever be as cool as these people?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
"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 • Mar. 24, 2026
She wonders if the news crew up above even realizes the hope they’re shattering by their mere presence here.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
