wrecked

Example Sentences

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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Demolition work has begun on the remaining facade of a historic Glasgow building wrecked by a fire.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Martin won the title in 2024 but his campaign last year was wrecked by injuries, which have continue to trouble him into the new year.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

We visited a few of them, hidden away in basements of wrecked buildings or nondescript village houses.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

My father said, “I’m the man who wrecked Mr. Lyndon’s car. I’ve come to apologize.”

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata