wrecked

Example Sentences

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Businesses affected by the massive fire that wrecked a historic building on Glasgow's Union Street have until the end of Sunday to apply for financial support.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Calvert-Lewin's inclusion is a heart-warming redemption tale, but Tuchel and England supporters must pray nothing happens to Kane, who has scored 78 goals in 112 appearances, or their World Cup hopes could be wrecked.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

‘She spent $1,000 a month on weight-loss drugs’: My son wrecked his finances after meeting his girlfriend.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 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