Example Sentences

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Now, he’s doing whatever he can to keep his fragile life’s work intact, knowing it is one errant aftershock away from shattering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“It was this weird shattering of inspiration, but I also felt sick to my stomach, because, how could I ever be as cool as these people?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Sharon Graham, Unite union general secretary, described the announcement as "shattering".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Judge was jammed and rolled a slow grounder to third, shattering his bat in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

There’s a deep rumble, and then a shattering crack.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti