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

Emily knew the cipher challenge would be a touchy subject after Maddie had ruined all his hard work, so she tried to distract him by talking about Mr. Griswold’s latest clue.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman