Example Sentences

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I am in a position to defend my writers and myself, but Pangram has shredded the reputation of Mia Ballard, whose book was supposed to be published next Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The fallout from recent safety and manufacturing quality lapses has shredded the company’s reputation and prompted investigations by regulators and the Department of Justice.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

A piece of shrapnel has shredded one of the back tyres.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2023

Which is not, I suppose, a bad feeling to have in between unloading the dishwasher, picking up the paper towel the puppy has shredded and hitting a deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2022

The new pink stuff has shredded like tissue paper and blood seeps through the laboratory-grown cells.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins