The political structures of a continental empire Russia acquired over four centuries was instantly shattered when the Soviet Union broke up in December 1991.

Stopa's truncheon struck the thick gleam- ing shaft of the legendary weapon and instantly shattered to pieces.

Harry's first impression that the Wizarding community is a "magical wonderland" is instantly shattered.

Its tire blew out and the rim instantly shattered.

That church-like impression was instantly shattered when they walked into the gleaming white foyer.

The statement was true, as the metal that had been shattered instantly started regenerating.

However, the mood was instantly shattered, and Centaine bit her lip and sobered when she saw him.

But all of Alex's half-formed plans for survival in combat had been shattered instantly by Shiva.

They and their decapitated hostbodies were instantly shattered.

The tainted mandate came back to haunt Mr. Salinas after his term ended when the currency collapsed and his legacy was instantly shattered, sending him into exile.