wrecked

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Susan Aitken added that the planning and consultation process regarding the land is likely to last until about 2030, partly because the wrecked building has a complicated ownership structure.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The wrecked Maginot is owned by Weyland-Yutani, the same group that operates the tug hauler Nostromo on which “Alien” unfolds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The colonial trade also ravaged the archipelago's forests and wrecked communities, with able-bodied men required to offer 40 days of unpaid service to fell trees and build ships under Spanish foremen.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The deal generated heavy sales for Thai Union, but it wrecked Red Lobster’s profit, contributing to an $11 million quarterly loss for the chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“I told you. I left it on Ms. Tannenbaum’s desk this morning and it was fine. Somebody wrecked it.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina