ruin
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Bamonte parted ways with the Cure after 14 years, later performing with the group Love Amongst Ruin.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025
Bamonte was also the bass player in supergroup Love Amongst Ruin, which has released two studio albums.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Blue Ruin by Hari Kunzru follows talented artist Jay, who finds himself down on his luck in New York living out of his car during the pandemic and recovering from Covid.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023
On the organization’s board of directors is Michael Shellenberger, author of “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023
“Doom and gloom! Ruin and ruination! cloak. “Is she all right?” the lady asked.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
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