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
Donald: Not to keen on Steven Gerrard coming back, plus Russell Martin has ruined the team as he brought in too many duds.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2025
This announcement comes months after residents have pleaded for state and federal assistance amid escalating land movement that has ruined homes, required almost incessant roadway repairs and forced out utility providers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 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
"Stannis, that's a very pretty sword, I'll grant you, but I think the glow off it has ruined your eyes. Look across the fields, brother. Can you see all those banners?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
