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as in demolishes
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
they practically destroyed the safe in order to get at the money inside their poor scores on the final exam destroyed any chance they might have had to pass the course
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2
as in ravages
to bring destruction to (something) through violent action
wildfires destroyed thousands of acres in forests across the state
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as in kills
to deprive of life
regrettably, the veterinarian was forced to destroy the injured horse
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Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
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Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Helene destroys several homes in Cedar Key, Florida.
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Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Helene destroys several homes in Cedar Key, Florida.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Destroys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destroys. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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