tatter

Example Sentences

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She said the situation had “humiliated” her and left her career in tatters, but maintained that the way her case was handled was unfair.

From Los Angeles Times

Wolf had never hunted reindeer, but he knew the scent well, for his mother used to bring him the branches that grow from reindeers’ heads, with the hide hanging off in delicious, chewable tatters.

From Literature

“You’re fine. You’re great. And don’t let anyone tell you any differently. But you’d told me about the break with that other boy, and I could see your heart was still in tatters.”

From Literature

Tehran’s arsenal of missiles and rockets able to hit distant targets is in tatters.

From The Wall Street Journal

England have had cause for frank discussions during this Six Nations after three successive defeats left their title aspirations in tatters.

From BBC