Sentences with phrase «became shells of their former selves»

Contract disputes, coaching changes — the team became a shell of their former selves.

Peyton Manning set the all - time mark in passing yards in 2015, but he had quickly become a shell of his former self at age 39.

The condition is extremely distressing, as the individuals concerned essentially become a shell of their former selves, and the level of care they need affects all other family members too.

Walter has become a shell of his former self who now only has adventures when he zones out in dreamland of rescuing puppies from exploding buildings, telling off his boss, and romancing the woman of his dreams who just so happens to be a co-worker that he barely has the courage to ask her out on her eHarmony account.

PWC is becoming a shell of its former self.

Pearce blames himself for her death and has become a shell of his former self, his inner thoughts constantly showcasing how damaged and worn his life has become.

Not exact matches

The game's barebones content and poorly - executed controls were the epitome of what the long - running Nintendo series had become over the last few years: a shiny but vapid shell of its former self.

A chained animal is caught in a vicious cycle; frustrated by long periods of boredom and social isolation, he becomes a neurotic shell of his former self - further deterring human interaction and kindness.

Some of us were also a bit hesitant because after the release of Wolfenstein that was nothing like the original shooter, we were concerned that DOOM would become a shell of it's former self.

Unfortunately, the NFS franchise today has become a hollow shell of its high - octane former self.

Even mild - mannered professionals can suddenly become rabid shells of their former selves when they need a lawyer.