shred

Example Sentences

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“You would think that a human being with a shred of dignity would recoil from this thing,” Oswalt said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

This has been the toughest newspaper court battle yet, and if the key allegations in the case are true, they will shred the reputation of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This vise—wanting to keep her job, but also any remaining shred of her anti-war credibility—has been reflected in her statements since Kent’s departure.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

For many men, any shred of possibility that their shorts and underwear can negatively affect their health makes a change worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“Or you’ll be sleeping with an empty belly, and I’ll not feel a shred of guilt.”

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir