ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
have been ruining
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present perfect progressiveof ruin.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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A statement from the National Carriers' Conference Committee, which represents the major railroads, contained no mention of attendance policies that unions said have been ruining their members' lives.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2022
For as long as humans have worked together as colleagues, pain-in-the-neck co-workers have been ruining their days at the office.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2022
Sure, children have been ruining their mothers’ lives since we evolved from chimps.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2012
"I suppose you have been ruining us all?" he said good humouredly.
From The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
I dare say the house is like a pig-sty: and I can see by looking at you that you have been ruining your eyes by reading in bed again.
From Jurgen A Comedy of Justice by Cabell, James Branch
