shatter
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Martinique official Serge Letchimy hailed a vote that he said had come "to shatter a system that tramples on the truth, absolves the guilty, and scorns the victims".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
But only one could be worn by the first person to shatter the 2-hour barrier.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
No injuries were reported, but several explosions - due to gas canisters on board the ambulances - caused windows of nearby buildings to shatter, while some residents were evacuated.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Time and again, Garbus and her experts’ perspectives responsibly remind us that we’re watching a father shatter the bonds between his children.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Like one more word and it might shatter.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Vocabulary lists containing shatter
Lesson 11
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