in tatters
Example Sentences
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But whatever he actually believes, Sheeran’s long-cultivated neutrality is in tatters.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 16, 2026
But building the specialized aircraft is a time-consuming process, made harder by a nine-year production gap that left the complex supply chain in tatters.
From Barron's β Jul. 28, 2026
Iran's economy was already in tatters after decades of international sanctions.
From BBC β Jul. 5, 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 β Apr. 25, 2026
The wind blew at her and, like an image on cold water, she rippled, silk standing out from her frail body in tatters of blue rain.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
