ruined
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But when Bacon went to make these marks, there was no turning back—his technique meant that any errant or misplaced additions were irreversible and the work would be ruined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
But three centuries after it was nearly destroyed by a flood of biblical proportions, vultures now roost in its ruined steeples.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Two decades after “Sideways” ruined its reputation, Merlot is ready for redemption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The pier closed to the public in 1975 and fell into disrepair, but the ruined structure became a symbol of Brighton for some.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
He ruined everything he touched, whether it was a job, this job, the best he’d ever had, or school, or relationships.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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