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shatter

[shat-er] / ˈʃæt ər /




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But 2026 could shatter records, with rocket and AI company SpaceX, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and AI startup Anthropic all potentially making their stock market debuts.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Nothing, it seems, can shatter this persecution complex.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 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

As Jennifer and Fernando attempt to navigate what it looks like for them to be together, it seems that larger forces will shatter their connection.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

A big, pudgy child—who can shatter a stone bench with a bare fist.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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