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ruining

  • present participle
    of ruin.
    ruin
    noun
    ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.

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Could using AI in your job application be ruining your chances of getting hired?

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"But I also felt like I was -- these moments were so odd, and I was the one, like, ruining them or, like, bailing on them," Fielder continued.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Bad things happen when good people stand by and say nothing, even if they are trying to avoid rocking the boat, fear upsetting people or risk ruining a relationship.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

And, instead of ruining the game, artificial intelligence is now uncovering new ways of playing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I was fine. Now I feel like I’m ruining your night.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman