shattered
Britishadjective
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broken into many small pieces
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impaired or destroyed
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dumbfounded or thoroughly upset
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informal tired out or exhausted
Example Sentences
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Mr. Armitage reminds us that “Gilgamesh” is less a singular artifact than a long, fragmented transmission—spoken, inscribed, shattered, buried, misread, resurrected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
On a broader scale, the war in Iran shattered hopes for a steady recovery within the energy market, Le Peuch said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
"In that moment, everything shattered," Sam, whose name has been changed by the BBC to protect his identity, recalls several years on.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
It seems these days that almost everyone there has seen or felt the aftermath of an immigration raid: cars with shattered windows left idling and businesses emptied of their usual employees and patrons.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Seven’s heart shattered as she watched Mr. Pepperhorn grab Valley and storm out of the room.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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