shatter
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The offering could take place as soon as June 12, and would shatter the $25.6 billion fundraising record for an IPO, held until now by Gulf giant Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia's national oil company.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“Michael” went on to shatter box-office records for biopics, raking in almost $220 million worldwide during its first opening weekend.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
"I'm an angel, I'm a demon, I'm a psycho for no reason," she sings, channelling my cat's personality over a drum sound that could shatter windows.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
But only one could be worn by the first person to shatter the 2-hour barrier.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Others lose their grips on their wineglasses, which shatter musically against the ground.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing shatter
Lesson 11
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