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tatter
noun as in flap
noun as in shred
verb as in fray
Example Sentences
The town square is in tatters: the store awnings are torn, the windows boarded up and the park paved over into a parking lot.
But the original whistleblowers, who still remain working at the organisation, believe the reputation of the Institute is "in tatters" following recent events.
After the events of the past two years, Hamas' leadership is in tatters.
Allen's career appeared to be in tatters numerous times, but he has emerged from retirement and rebuilt over the past four years and will look to do so again.
Meanwhile, the Patriots are finally showing hope of escaping the tatters of Belichick’s final years in charge.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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