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despoliation

[dih-spoh-lee-ey-shuhn] / dɪˌspoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən /


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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