Example Sentences

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This would also tank China’s economy, maybe irreparably.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The head of IT reported that 70% of Sony’s servers were irreparably damaged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Ultimately, the foundations of Tottenham's faith in Frank were irreparably shaken after the home loss to relegation-threatened West Ham on 17 January.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Some of the towns mentioned online in news articles and posts also don’t go beyond the launch phase: They’re unable to sell the abandoned and often irreparably ruined houses.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

The cord had twisted itself into a bit of a knot, and for a second or two I actually panicked, thinking it might be irreparably tangled.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx