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How to pronounce ruination
“ruination” pronunciation in British and American English
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“ruination” in real sentences
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>> ruination of a once proud nation.
The Scottish Parliament
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Russia should pay for the destruction and ruination that it has caused.
State Department
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sort of opening yourself up, for gluttony or ruination of your outfit.
British Library
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Albee I don't see the word grandma without thinking about ruination
MooLer
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