ruined
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What a setback for anyone who saw a childhood ruined by Bucky Dent, or yanks the plug when the jukebox cranks up Billy Joel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
In a post on Instagram earlier this week, Dipke said the future of India's youth was "getting ruined".
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
"So during those two weeks you know they are certainly subject to seeing some spoilers and just having the ending ruined for them."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Even though the Fifth Amendment ultimately kicked in and did its job, the government ruined lives in the process.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
She blushed a little to say it out loud, but it was easier to talk about it up here as night was falling, while she and Patience were looking out over the ruined city.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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