tatters
Example Sentences
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By the time he recovered, activist investors had taken aim at United and the company’s reputation was in tatters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Iran’s navy appears to be in tatters, their nuclear program suffered more damage, along with their supply of long-range missiles.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The windows were shattered, and the gold-coloured sofas left in tatters.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
While hopes of Champions League progress appear in tatters following their latest chastening defeat, it is Tottenham's Premier League situation which remains most pressing.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
She had a fine velvet coat and felt hat, but her clothing was in tatters, and her long red hair had begun to fall out in clumps.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
