ruins

Example Sentences

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High above the Thames Estuary in Essex, the ruins of Hadleigh Castle have a commanding view over the waterway heading to England's capital city.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Another buddy, Ewen Bremner’s hapless Spud, ruins a nice family’s breakfast in the most spectacular conceivable way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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're used to it," said Roman, a 36-year-old firefighter who helped clear the ruins from a building destroyed in the strike.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“That sounds lovely,” Velia said sweetly, sounding like a heroine in one of those historical pieces on the arts channel instead of a modern-day girl stranded in the ruins of the Mexican countryside.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall