Example Sentences

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The movie — starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White — benefited from positive reviews from moviegoers, but it stopped short of shattering expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

For Gulf states, the damage is shaping up to be the worst in decades—sparking major economic contractions and shattering their reputation as havens for business and tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

It is a measure of Ramsey's character that he could recover from such shattering setbacks to scale such soaring heights.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"The sequel is creating history. It is shattering all previous records and redefining the box office. A true game changer," says Taran Adarsh, a film trade analyst.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

With a shattering echo they slammed, and all light was lost.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien