shattering

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Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Relationships with a seal, an elephant and a rhino, for example — obsessive, protective, loving friendships — all seemed to end if not in outright tragedy, then in shattering heartbreak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It is a measure of Ramsey's character that he could recover from such shattering setbacks to scale such soaring heights.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

After the cacophony of shattering sugar, it does not take long for the diners to realize that, though the globes appeared identical, each of them has been presented with an entirely unique flavor.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern