shattering
Example Sentences
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Now, he’s doing whatever he can to keep his fragile life’s work intact, knowing it is one errant aftershock away from shattering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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
Sharon Graham, Unite union general secretary, described the announcement as "shattering".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
The roar is back again; stones are shattering the house.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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