shred

Example Sentences

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“You would think that a human being with a shred of dignity would recoil from this thing,” Oswalt said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Then he does something worse: He allows his guilt to shred his integrity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

This has been the toughest newspaper court battle yet, and if the key allegations in the case are true, they will shred the reputation of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This vise—wanting to keep her job, but also any remaining shred of her anti-war credibility—has been reflected in her statements since Kent’s departure.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

To the mountains, Elias, a faint voice whispers in my head, the last shred of sanity I have.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir