Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And so, Orenstein's work came to mind immediately after reading an installment of Emily Oster's ParentData newsletter entitled "Are Disney Princesses Ruining Your Daughter?"

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2022

Jokes, songs, papier-mâché models, funny costumes, a large pink poster saying "Stop Ruining Everything"...

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2021

Ruining the Raiders’ final game in Oakland before they leave for Las Vegas was a rare accomplishment for the Jaguars in what has been a bitterly disappointing season.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2019

Ruining your friends’ kids’ ability to suspend disbelief—to be a kid!—is not some intellectual or religious victory for you.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2019

“Springing a test on us on the last day. Ruining the last bit of term with a whole load of studying.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling