ruins

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We should also note that a federal prosecution like this absolutely ruins your life, even if you ultimately walk free.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

In the ruins, Sabbagh picked out bits of his family's shattered life -- a scrap of his mother Afaf's bedspread, chunks of wooden furniture from their dining room, a red sofa cushion.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"The idea that 'yo-yo dieting ruins your metabolism' is not supported by robust evidence," they say.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Speaking among the ruins of Gaza, a Fatah activist, Samah al-Rawagh – who is joining the conference via video link – told the BBC that change was possible.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

When they got to the ruins of Ingapirca, there was a security check for tours.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova