wrecked
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of wrecked
First recorded in 1965–70; wreck ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Demolition work has begun on the remaining facade of a historic Glasgow building wrecked by a fire.
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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton was sixth fastest, 1.388secs off the pace, but his time was set earlier in the session on older tyres after an early spin wrecked his set of medium tyres.
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The remaining section of a historic Glasgow building wrecked by a fire is to be demolished.
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After winning 11 matches in a row coming into the Six Nations, defeats by Scotland, Ireland and Italy have wrecked any possibility of an England title bid.
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He said another branch of Blue Lagoon on Argyle Street was closed because of smoke damage, while an office on the third floor of the Gordon Street building had also been wrecked in the blaze.
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