ravages of time
Example Sentences
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The mayor of Suakin dreams of a rebirth for his town, an ancient Red Sea port spared by the wars that have marked Sudan's history but reduced to ruins by the ravages of time.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
They experience the same ravages of time, and they’re subject to the same echo chambers that the modern digital experience demands.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025
The General Sherman, said Ambrose, is valiantly holding forth, defying the ravages of time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024
The Chochkitam site and its history have long been obscured by the ravages of time and the density of the rainforests of Petén, the northeastern lowlands region of Guatemala that’s bounded by Mexico and Belize.
From National Geographic • Jan. 26, 2024
The place was always dark and protected from the ravages of time, like a sealed pyramid.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
