effectively wreck sth

Frequency: 5.03.0 per million words

to ruin something in effect, though not officially or completely

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Examples (10)

  • The scandal could effectively wreck his political career.
  • Their constant bickering has effectively wrecked their friendship.
  • The new policy will effectively wreck small businesses in the region.
  • His lack of effort effectively wrecked the team's chances of winning.
  • Such a sudden change could effectively wreck the entire project.
  • The unexpected downturn effectively wrecked the company's financial stability.
  • By failing to adapt, they effectively wrecked their own market position.
  • Criticism from the media might effectively wreck public trust.
  • Their attempts to save the business only effectively wrecked its reputation further.
  • A single misstep can effectively wreck years of hard work.