despoliation
Example Sentences
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Matt: Environmental despoliation appears multiple times in “Andor.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022
Garth’s masterful book ends with a reminder that a profound concern for the environment and its despoliation imbues Tolkien’s work.
From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2020
Any further despoliation of the oceans would have to be stopped, including the dumping of wastes, plastics, engine fuel, and runoff pesticides.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2020
Bezos was at pains to stress the importance of preserving the natural integrity of Earth, and Cox has consistently called for action on the climate crisis and environmental despoliation.
From The Guardian • May 26, 2019
This grand achievement led to the opening of a splendid continent, teeming with riches, for Spanish adventure and despoliation.
From Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom by White, Trumbull
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.