And a lot of expense it is too, perfect ruination.
"The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Vol. 2"
Emile Zola
Andrew was a bit dazed, but none the less exhilarated; Jeremiah shook his head, yet kept his feet in motion; Simon grumbled that the whole business spelt little less than ruination.
"Under the Skylights"
Henry Blake Fuller
"We will get them, never fear, general," Bob Harding's voice could be heard assuring the insurrecto leader; "if they escape now, it will mean the ruination of all our plans."
"The Border Boys Across the Frontier"
Fremont B. Deering