tatter

Example Sentences

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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

But the original whistleblowers, who still remain working at the organisation, believe the reputation of the Institute is "in tatters" following recent events.

From BBC

After the events of the past two years, Hamas' leadership is in tatters.

From BBC