ruin
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She dedicated her victory to the "thousands of ordinary citizens" made to similarly prove their innocence at "the cost of economic and emotional ruin".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The danger is growing that the innovators attract the Treasury Department’s wrath and ruin ETFs for ordinary savers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“Market volatility isn’t going to ruin you. It’s that, plus inflexible spending, that is the problem,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
“I don’t want this one moment to ruin this guy,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
I’m not going to ruin things by worrying and overthinking like I always do.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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