This result shattered the Centre Party's hopes of being indispensable for obtaining a majority in parliament.

As Gunthar had foreseen, this completely shattered Derek's hopes.

But a broadcast shortly after eight-thirty shattered our hopes.

Paul was to carry on the family name, but died of an illness that shattered Mr. Dombey's hopes for an heir.

His first close look at the newly-landed ship shattered his hopes.

Both men will be called upon to defy what they have always stood for, shattering their hopes of attaining their different goals.

Then he felt for matches and he could not find any at all, and that shattered his hopes completely.

Trusting their honeyed words, he had placed his future in their hands and they had shattered his bright hopes.

Artest is helping the Pacers shatter the top-seeded Nets' hopes.

She made a choice, without consulting you, which shattered your hopes for the future.