tatters
Example Sentences
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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
Tehran’s arsenal of missiles and rockets able to hit distant targets is in tatters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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
Rayan Cherki got one back moments after Hauge's goal, but Rodri's dismissal for two bookings left City in tatters as Bodo/Glimt celebrated their first ever win in the Champions League group phase.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Still the wind grew stronger, tearing the edges of the great waves into flying tatters of foam, and still they rowed southwest with the wind behind them.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
