shatter
verb (used with object)
to break (something) into pieces, as by a blow.
had shattered
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past perfectof shatter.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He was physically unscathed and remarkably sanguine about the drone that had shattered his routine afternoon nap just hours earlier.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Within weeks, the ratings for the World Cup had shattered every record for soccer in this country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
"We don't give this so much meaning. Life is not stopping," said Mykola, who only found out the windows at the college had shattered after seeing news reports.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
One of the vehicle's windows had shattered, leaving them with no protection against inhaling the thick smoke.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2023
The Fiat’s windows had shattered, sending brighter glass like frosting across the dark beach.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
