as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
it's amazing how a raging sea can wrack a seemingly sturdy beachfront home
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Recent Examples of wracked
The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The parents are wracked with grief, and under the mistaken impression that Ruby brought tremendous joy into their son’s life, while the girlfriend knows the truth but can’t say anything about it in this fraught context.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The resort is around 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the capital, Tbilisi, which has for weeks been wracked by protests following the decision by the increasingly autocratic government to halt talks to join the European Union.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
They have been wracked by injuries like really no other team in the league.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The incident, reported by a leading war monitoring group and The Associated Press, has renewed international attention on a country wracked by civil war and extremism for more than a decade.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
When Mickey’s new driver Eddie Rojas is killed, he’s wracked with guilt.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
With Jimmy inadvertently contributing to what was at minimum assault, and possibly much more, wouldn’t the new season get him into more legal trouble, make Paul angrier with him, leave him wracked with guilt and miserable once again?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Petro took the reins amid deep public frustration, particularly in the areas of Colombia most wracked by conflict, whose populations overwhelmingly voted for him.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The parents are wracked with grief, and under the mistaken impression that Ruby brought tremendous joy into their son’s life, while the girlfriend knows the truth but can’t say anything about it in this fraught context.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The resort is around 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the capital, Tbilisi, which has for weeks been wracked by protests following the decision by the increasingly autocratic government to halt talks to join the European Union.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
They have been wracked by injuries like really no other team in the league.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The incident, reported by a leading war monitoring group and The Associated Press, has renewed international attention on a country wracked by civil war and extremism for more than a decade.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
When Mickey’s new driver Eddie Rojas is killed, he’s wracked with guilt.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
With Jimmy inadvertently contributing to what was at minimum assault, and possibly much more, wouldn’t the new season get him into more legal trouble, make Paul angrier with him, leave him wracked with guilt and miserable once again?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Petro took the reins amid deep public frustration, particularly in the areas of Colombia most wracked by conflict, whose populations overwhelmingly voted for him.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wracked
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Williams' home was destroyed, Andrea Riquier reports.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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They were just destroyed by the critics in the press, for some reason.Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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And then in Joker 2, some people complained that the movie was ruined by the images on the screen and the sounds that accompanied them.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Believing their beloved team already ruined mock drafting for the next two months, New York Giants fans probably hope for a loss against a Philadelphia Eagles team expected to rest starters Sunday.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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All Elite Wrestling has made a six-figure donation to the victims of Hurricane Helene, which devastated a huge swathe of the Southeastern United States in September 2024.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 edition of Fight for the Fallen was held to support victims of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the Asheville area in September 2024.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The venture devised by stars Tiger Woods and Rory Mcilroy was intended to launch a year ago but a storm wrecked the building.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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Knee and shoulder injuries wrecked her 2024 season, with the Tunisian speaking about needing regular knee injections to be able to play following a third-round defeat to Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon in July.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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When the government has demolished shantytowns, citizens have been relocated, but undocumented immigrants have not, UNICEF said.Julie Bourdin, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the wall that had the last remaining barely visible image of Christ was demolished.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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