destroy

Example Sentences

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That reputation took a severe hit this year when Hurricane Melissa tore through the province, destroying vast areas of crops.

From Salon

“There’s nothing harder for a working person than seeing that the result of the work has been destroyed,” said the manager, who has worked at this station for 27 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

And certainly not as a giant marina, which would have destroyed a habitat that was home to several endangered species.

From Los Angeles Times

All three have since recalled destroying or throwing out the family's belongings - from furniture to photo albums - in an attempt to cancel their father's existence.

From BBC

He tells the BBC that the culture of giving money bouquets is a "bad thing" and can end up "destroying relationships", especially when it creates an expectation even when one cannot afford to give money.

From BBC