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Seattleites, however, can attest that Burning Man’s ruin began long ago, pretty much since Microsofties and Amazonians invaded it in the early aughts.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

But we can wholeheartedly recommend this dispatch from Slate’s Alexander Sammon, who visited his local Taco Bell to eat chalupas with the brave Americans who aren’t letting the risk of a parasite ruin their appetite.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

Wach promised to "ruin" any plans for a Fury-Joshua fight by causing an upset in Pattaya.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Everyone will say the Dodgers are ruining baseball, but you know what would really ruin baseball?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

“Calm down. If this is really a problem for you, I can take you out the back entrance, so you don’t ruin this workshop for everyone else.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

But critics of the approach say in many cases it encourages self-delusion and ruins families.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

“Every day, the Civil Defense receives dozens of calls from families asking whether we can search beneath the ruins of their homes for loved ones,” Al-Basal said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Diggers are already clearing parts of the OPP complex, shaking the ruins even as volunteers and families continue to burrow for the bodies of loved ones.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

A Minion also stars in, and ruins, the opening scene of 1941’s “Citizen Kane.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

“Cardan and me. He ruins things. That’s what he likes. To ruin things.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

On ICYMI, host Kate Lindsay and Slate tech editor Tony Ho Tran break down the digital do’s and don’ts for couples, and argue that the thing that ruined dating might actually be making relationships better.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Occasionally we’ll get to Queen Bee, but if we don’t get to at least Genius, then my day is ruined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

"It just kind of ruined that time of my life. I started coming here and it made me want to give back to the young people that might be in my situation."

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Remote work “has ruined my social life,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

It is possible for a life to be ruined in ten seconds.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Competitive players say the company is ruining the sport with its focus on frivolous entertainment while allowing lanes and equipment to fall apart.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

How do we help our children without ruining their independence?

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

For me, I do not believe the Dodgers are ruining baseball, but sports are much more fun and compelling to watch when they are competitive and each game means more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026

Larson says no: “You gradually learn these people are kind of miserable. What is this even all for if you’re not even enjoying your ruling-class lifestyle, which we’re ruining the planet to bring to you?”

From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026

I sensed I was already ruining our family time.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata