ruins

Example Sentences

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This otherwise unremarkable pothole, which emerged from the crumbling ruins of a previous patch-up job, pre-dates that initiative, but how long would it take to be noticed, reported and fixed?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On Tuesday morning, rescuers at the ruins of what had been a neighbourhood grocery, resumed efforts to recover two store employees who were inside when the building crumpled.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

This is not the first time Ishtar has gathered a war orphan from the ruins, and it won't be the last.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda