wrecked

Example Sentences

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The wrecked Maginot is owned by Weyland-Yutani, the same group that operates the tug hauler Nostromo on which “Alien” unfolds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Busch incurred a $50,000 fine when he wrecked a rival in a pivotal 2011 race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Dunn, 69, counts himself as lucky that his new home was not damaged in Hurricane Helene as his neighborhood was wrecked.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Oleshky is imprisoned by both geography and war; cut off by a river and wrecked bridges to the north – and dangerous or impassable roads inland.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

A temporary pebble O that just keeps on getting wrecked.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee