Example Sentences
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The departure of Ohtani for zero prospects, zero young stars, nobody … seriously damaged the remaining shreds of trust between their many loyal fans and the team.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
"It's really sad, because the integrity of the markets is being torn to shreds."
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
All those combined Calcutta Cup teams that people did pre-match - Scotland had an average of three or four players in a joint side - were ripped to shreds.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
It also incorporates a variety of toppings, such as shreds of TJ’s Unexpected Cheddar, dried apple chips with cinnamon, and crunchy pieces of pecan.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
Kira, her legs and feet in muddied shreds, knelt beside him, trying to catch her breath.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
