in shreds
Example Sentences
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The Indian mutanjan pulao is also evocative of the Persian Morasa Polow or jewelled rice that packs in shreds of chicken breast along with barberries, pistachio, raisins and orange peel.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2023
Now, with its verification system in shreds, “it’s making it really easy for advertisers to say: ‘You know what, I don’t need to be here anymore,’ and walk away,” Golden said.
From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022
The company provided her with a mask and protective gloves early in the pandemic but didn’t arrange to replace them, even though the gloves were in shreds before her shift was over.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2022
Baker Mayfield’s prospects appear to be dimming by the week with his left shoulder in shreds and his future in Cleveland is murky at best.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2022
The rag I’ve been pulling on is in shreds.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
