ruin
Example Sentences
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But just 10 months later, the campaign suffered what appeared to be a fatal blow — yet one which may ultimately have saved it from ruin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
"My dad is coming home," insists a hopeful Telemachus, with his father's house having seemingly fallen into disrepute, chaos and ruin during his 20-year absence.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“Before they ruin it any further. Hopefully before it’s extinct, which, I mean, it’s not gonna be.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Harmoush warned of economic ruin were the crisis to persist: shop owners unable to pay rent and taxes, cab drivers left without passengers and labourers struggling to find work.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
“Cutting a hole right through the roof. They’re going to ruin the walls, I say. This stonework is old...”
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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