Example Sentences

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“He was eager to defend himself and rail on about the conspiracies that were ruining his life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023

He lamented that just a few misfits were ruining the image and careers of a majority of decent officers, including hundreds of full colonels.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2023

This comes just hours after the North Korean regime cast doubt on the planned summit by protesting joint air force drills taking place in South Korea, saying they were ruining the diplomatic mood.

From Washington Post • May 15, 2018

Tickets sold out in minutes, and soon the biggest story about the Hip wasn't Downie's cancer, but whether scalpers were ruining the show for true fans.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2016

Once the shock wore off, Mom got around to listing the various ways Zooey and Charlie were ruining their lives, and Charlie’s only defense consisted of shouting loud enough to drown her out.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson