Bust contracts and constant repairs mean the town is constantly under repair, with rubble, cranes and fences giving it more of a dilapidated and ruinous look than desired.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/small-uk-town-compared-warzone-31302963

But the risk of Israeli civilians falling victim to relentless Israeli bombardment or languishing for years in Hamas captivity while Israel gets dragged into an open-ended campaign could also be politically ruinous for Netanyahu.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/10/08/israeli-hostage-crisis-in-hamas-ruled-gaza-becomes-a-political-trap-for-netanyahu/

California’s Green DebacleThe Golden State’s energy policies impose ruinous costs on residents but make no measurable impact on global climate.

Source: https://www.city-journal.org/california-americas-shadow-self

Chapagain said the disaster also has been ruinous for Syrians’ mental health.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/02/key-developments-in-the-aftermath-of-turkey-syria-quakes-2/

Secret yearnings unleashed, ruinous deceits perpetrated, scandalous familial dysfunction displayed…isn’t it astonishing what loneliness can do to a person?

Source: https://t2conline.com/tony-award-winner-jennifer-ehle-and-emmy-award-winner-david-strathairn-in-phedre/

Some survivors proposed making rapists responsible for the often ruinous costs of seeking justice, as well as personal repair.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/books/review/judith-herman-truth-repair.html

The only detail players truly need to remember is that Joel’s daughter was tragically killed, and that has stirred a ruinous rage within him.

Source: https://gamerant.com/last-of-us-part-3-learn-from-1-2-linear-story-protagonist-perspective/

The pair were subsequently ordered by the judge to try to resolve their differences outside of court in a bid to avoid a financially ruinous court fight.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12006657/Businesswoman-branded-equestrian-vile-sued-libel.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The SSP shares the hunger of millions of working-class people of all ages for an immediate end to the ruinous, unwanted rule of the Tories."

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/rutherglen-hamilton-west-election-meet-31082468

Today, as half a century ago, the consequences of zealotry can be ruinous.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/white-house-plumbers-woody-harrelson-justin-theroux-b2345897.html

West Scotland Labour MSP Katy Clark recently urged the local authority to reject what she described as the "ruinous" proposals.

Source: https://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/23466244.cumbrae-solar-farm-plans-decision-likely-delayed/?ref=rss