gutted

Example Sentences

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When the couple bought the New York home, it had undergone an extensive renovation—including the addition of a new roof—which had left much of the property gutted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The interior is a 20th-century affair, gutted and rebuilt under the Truman administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“We have received quite a lot of messages re Coachella, we are so gutted, guys,” Lunny continued in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Adam Spencer, supporter experience officer at Exeter City, said the Barcelona fan was "pretty gutted and a bit embarrassed".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The big top is being gutted before the audience has even left it.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen