in ruins

phrase

: destroyed with some pieces or parts remaining

The building was/lay in ruins.

—sometimes used figuratively

After her death, the family was in ruins.

Examples of in ruins in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After conquering a country in ruins and containing sectarian strife, Syria’s postrevolutionary government is facing its most serious crisis yet – at the pumps. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

The attack left the building, and the LDS community in Grand Blanc, in ruins. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Multiple buildings, including the Duncan Dining Hall, were left in ruins. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Rescue teams were continuing their search after the tornado left the village of Pomas in ruins. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in ruins

• bruins
• gluons