wreck

Example Sentences

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Lively's legal team have accused Baldoni and his film studio Wayfarer of leading a "multi-tiered plan" to wreck her reputation, which included social media manipulation and using friendly journalists to further certain narratives.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Be fretful, be anxious, be a quivering wreck about what might be in America, but keep perspective, too.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Authorities in Malta and Italy have been monitoring the passage of the wreck, amid pollution fears.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Because Noem was a train wreck we couldn’t help but watch, at a moment when the government would prefer we stop looking.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“It’s a bad wreck, or a bad fire,” Father said as he hurried to open the door.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham