- My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!.
- The country lay ruined after the war.
- The slump in the financial markets smashed him.
- The tears ruined her make-up.
- they explored several Roman ruins.
- This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election.
- This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village.
- you have brought ruin on this entire family.
- You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!.