ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
had ruined
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past perfectof ruin.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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We pored over every frame of the Spurs’ first-round series win over the Portland Trail Blazers to see just how many times Wembanyama had ruined his opponents’ plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
He also regularly criticised the investigation into the development and promised retribution against people he said had ruined the deal.
From Barron's ● Dec. 16, 2025
He said media reports that he was gay had ruined his family relations, but he lost the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
When she returned home, her love for running was gone; sprinting exercises she’d done in the program had ruined physical activity for her.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2025
I had ruined whatever chance I had that this man might take an interest in my case.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
