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- noun Plural form of
ruin . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
ruin .
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Examples
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I have a strong memory of the cathedral that was still in ruins from the war.
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It has been a difficult trek for The President, he was handed a Nation in ruins from the last administration.
First on the Ticker: RNC Web video targets 'White House in denial' 2009
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The fate of Charleston, now desolate and in ruins, is but another historical illustration, added to many foregoing ones, that reason, law, and justice cannot be set at defiance, by however strong a will, with ultimate impunity.
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If you have not studied the history of Mexico and how civilization first started in here, visiting the Maya ruins is the best way to learn.
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If you have not studied the history of Mexico and how civilization first started in here, visiting the Maya ruins is the best way to learn.
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At the entrance to the ruins is a small museum of archaeological artifacts.
The Oaxaca Valley: a week's adventures in a single day... 2005
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At the entrance to the ruins is a small museum of archaeological artifacts.
The Oaxaca Valley: a week's adventures in a single day... 2005
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Zion was now in ruins, that is, the temple that was built in the city of David: the favouring of Zion is the building of the temple up again, as it is explained, v. 16.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon) 1721
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Then, when the time comes all this will be in ruins and it will be time to do it again ..
Bacalar 2009
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Parks with beautiful old trees are in ruins in some areas.
Tropical Storm RICK 2009
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