shattering

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As someone who is blind I focus on the sounds, and I heard the shattering of glass.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 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

That fragility was laid bare in February when a drop in healthcare hiring helped tip total employment into the red, shattering any illusion of broad-based growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

But a warm wet storm followed February’s snow, and now, March temperatures are shattering records — prompting warnings of rapid snowmelt and swift rivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 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