Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Big waves, just a few months prior, had shredded two pilings below the boat hoist.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2023

He had shredded ligaments in his left knee and a double stress fracture in his left leg.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2023

The BBC asked Police Scotland whether it had shredded the report.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023

The Broadneck football team’s passing game had shredded the vaunted C.H.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

They saw the claw marks where a bear had shredded the bark of a tall birch.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin