ruins

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He said: "No fisherman wants to catch a bycatch of any sort really. Not only does it break your heart it ruins your nets."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“A tiny minority ruins the party for everyone,” she added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

As a character, Dalton’s only speck of depth comes from feeling ashamed about his temper, a rage that gets so hot it ruins his life.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

We should also note that a federal prosecution like this absolutely ruins your life, even if you ultimately walk free.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

They found a temple all slimy and moss-grown, but not quite in ruins, and there they gave thanks for their escape and prayed for help in their dreadful loneliness.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton