shattering

Example Sentences

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He said that, as it had been a Sunday morning, his family had been asleep when the blast occurred, shattering all his windows.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

For Gulf states, the damage is shaping up to be the worst in decades—sparking major economic contractions and shattering their reputation as havens for business and tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“It was this weird shattering of inspiration, but I also felt sick to my stomach, because, how could I ever be as cool as these people?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

He couldn’t touch her without shattering her, and so—as Lazlo had told Sarai—he had made peace with the impossible.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor