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 ruined
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present perfectof ruin.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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Nature reserves have gone up in flames, blazes have ruined farmers' fields and crops, and deliberate fires started in parks and beauty spots have grown out of control.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
They said the jostling of the body during the 25-mile tow trip would have ruined its value as evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
It might have ruined me for all future haircuts.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
"They weren't, they were friends. These guys have ruined our lives."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
If my hand had shaken even a tiny bit, it would have ruined the whole picture.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
