in ruins
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Seeing that their deterrence against the U.S. had failed and their own facilities were already in ruins, Iran’s leaders might hesitate before retaliating against those of the Saudis and other Gulf neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Mexico's mining sector, which had been the bedrock of the country's economic success, was in ruins after a decade-long war that resulted in independence from Spain.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Many Haitian immigrants were first granted TPS after a devastating 2010 earthquake killed more than 300,000 people and left the island nation in ruins.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
"We will wait and see if they will renew the truce," Farran said from her deserted neighbourhood, where several houses lie in ruins.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Perfect, faultless, in ruins, yes, but perfect, nevertheless.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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