- present participle of shatter.
shattering
Example Sentences
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Both apps allowed wagers on the number of “explosive diarrhea” cyclosporiasis and measles cases this year, with both outbreaks shattering records.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
This blockbuster class of drugs is shattering all sales records.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fleetwood looked slightly tentative with approaches, perhaps wary of Birkdale biting back and shattering his dreams.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
They move at walking speed and don’t possess shattering grip strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The Warlord cracked his tail, shattering the silence of Great Hall.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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