tatter

Example Sentences

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England's hopes in the second Test and the Ashes are in tatters after a dismal and depressing third day in Brisbane.

From BBC

England's hopes in the second Test - and the Ashes - are in tatters after a dismal and depressing third day in Brisbane.

From BBC

With their title hopes in tatters, Liverpool can't be certain of reaching the Champions League last 16 either after a second defeat in five games in the tournament.

From Barron's

His plans were in tatters, fielders scattered to all corners of Nottingham.

From BBC

The town square is in tatters: the store awnings are torn, the windows boarded up and the park paved over into a parking lot.

From Los Angeles Times