decimation
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Even with this decimation of environmental regulations, America’s largest cities are unlikely to regularly find themselves on the most-polluted lists.
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2026
In the 1990s, the unintentional decimation of the vulture populations in India led to an increased awareness of their role in human health.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2025
“We’ve already seen major consequences from the decimation thus far,” Swain said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
Finally, Roberts was forced to juggle all these potential implosions with the constant decimation of his starting rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025
To get a better sense of the decimation, McAuliffe looked at the Authentic Osage Indian Roll Book, which cites the deaths of many of the original allotted members of the tribe.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
