tatters
Example Sentences
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By the time he recovered, activist investors had taken aim at United and the company’s reputation was in tatters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Iran’s navy appears to be in tatters, their nuclear program suffered more damage, along with their supply of long-range missiles.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
While hopes of Champions League progress appear in tatters following their latest chastening defeat, it is Tottenham's Premier League situation which remains most pressing.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
The second story, “Birdie,” captures a friendship on the verge of tatters among a group of women.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
The wind blew at her and, like an image on cold water, she rippled, silk standing out from her frail body in tatters of blue rain.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
