1.   But the attack irrevocably shattered his aspirations.

2.   But the attacks shattered an already fragile world economy, and oil prices, which once contributed to the slowdown, have now fallen victim to the recession.

3.   But afterward their attack consistently shattered on a steady Rostock defense.

4.   For many, the attack shattered the sense of safety that is a point of national pride.

5.   On Wednesday, a devastating terrorist attack shattered hopes for a settlement.

6.   The attack shattered hopes of lasting calm in the wake of a government offensive last month that appeared to have dispersed the rebels.

7.   That attack shattered government claims that the insurgency was under control.

8.   The attack shattered a cherished sense of safety in Japan, where violent crime is rare.

9.   The attack shattered the morning tranquility.

10.   The attacks shattered public confidence in the peace process and are seen as a main factor in the narrow electoral defeat of former premier Shimon Peres in May.