ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
ruining
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present participleof ruin.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And finally, they talk about why weather apps are ruining our summer fun.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
Critics will say this is yet another example of how they are ruining the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Around 220,000 people have been evacuated in the region, with 45 campsites forced to shut, ruining the holiday plans of around 40,000 people.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
My wayward wrist was so prone to ruining my cast, I was given a wrist lock—a leather strap that restrained it in place—in order to fix it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Why you always gotta be ruining stuff, Miss Saunders?”
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
