become a rout

Examples (10)

• What started as a minor skirmish quickly became a rout.
• Without reinforcements, their tactical retreat could easily become a rout.
• The debate was so one-sided it soon became a rout for the opposition.
• If the team doesn't improve their defense, the next match will become a rout.
• The company's initial losses threatened to become a rout without a new strategy.
• Historically, a sudden collapse in morale often led an orderly withdrawal to become a rout.
• The stock market crash quickly became a rout as investors panicked.
• His carefully planned campaign became a rout after a series of unexpected defeats.
• Despite their initial confidence, the battle became a rout for the invading forces.
• The unprepared defense allowed the enemy's advance to become a complete rout.