ruin
Example Sentences
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I had ruined whatever chance I had that this man might take an interest in my case.
From Literature
I was angry back at her, hysterical almost, saying all manner of things I should not have said, about Papi going off and leaving us, about how parents always ruin the lives of their children.
From Literature
He did not dispute working without Kyiv's authorisation - but rejected charges of "intentional unlawful destruction, ruin, or damage" of monuments.
From BBC
With my phone I film the two at work, when it occurs to me that my camera’s light may be ruining Rivera’s shot.
From Los Angeles Times
How do I close them without ruining my credit score?
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
