tatters
Example Sentences
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"The lawyer's credibility is in tatters -- but there are cases where lawyers still win, despite the hallucinations, because they were right on the merits," he explained.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
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
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 ● Mar. 18, 2026
He nodded at the open book beside him—Janson’s History of Art, which was cut practically to tatters.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
