shattering
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The movie — starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White — benefited from positive reviews from moviegoers, but it stopped short of shattering expectations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Willy Loman has no home to return to in the stark and shattering new revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It is a measure of Ramsey's character that he could recover from such shattering setbacks to scale such soaring heights.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
"The sequel is creating history. It is shattering all previous records and redefining the box office. A true game changer," says Taran Adarsh, a film trade analyst.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
