ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
is ruining
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present progressiveof ruin (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Competitive players say the company is ruining the sport with its focus on frivolous entertainment while allowing lanes and equipment to fall apart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Ethicist Carissa Véliz warns that our societal obsession with predictions is ruining democracy.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
Its tender story of daddy issues, sibling love and how streaming is ruining traditional cinema is totally relatable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
But while some say AI is ruining social media, others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online, Lingel said.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025
Together with “The Internet is ruining the language” and “People write gibberish on purpose,” this is the explanation I hear most often for the prevalence of bad writing today.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
