ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
has ruined
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present perfectof ruin (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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On admissions, the report cites a lack of transparency that it says has ruined the belief that elite universities are a meritocracy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
“It has taken over our lives and I would go as far as to say it has ruined it,” he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
The incessant jabbering between Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser during every Dodgers game has ruined the game-watching experience for me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
It has ruined it, and you should not feel obliged to continue supporting something that's so heinous and hideous.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2024
It occurs after it has become clear that Brandon has ruined everything—brought shame to his family and school and sullied the reputation of a girl he doesn’t even know.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
