ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
ruining
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present participleof ruin.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"But I also felt like I was -- these moments were so odd, and I was the one, like, ruining them or, like, bailing on them," Fielder continued.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Bad things happen when good people stand by and say nothing, even if they are trying to avoid rocking the boat, fear upsetting people or risk ruining a relationship.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
“The harshest he got was, ‘You’re ruining the game.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
And, instead of ruining the game, artificial intelligence is now uncovering new ways of playing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
He told me I was ruining Ocean’s life.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
