ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
will ruin
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future tenseof ruin.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"Import of fresh fruits such as apples... will ruin the farmers," SKM said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
There is a major concern that the funds will ruin motivation to work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
A heavy hand will ruin what could be a crisp, flaky texture.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
They have to be precise because mistakes will ruin the expensive leather, most of which has been imported from the US.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2025
“The wet air will ruin the loaves, that’s my concern. I should have stayed and baked in the cool of the night.”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
