shattering
Example Sentences
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Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 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
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
They chip and break, tiny pieces shattering on the Windemere steps.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
