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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

They drove industry, which drove the despoliation of the planet.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2021

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

“There are many and devious ways by which the law can be evaded and by which the despoliation of the public may be accomplished,” said Selwyn.

From Philip Dru Administrator : a Story of Tomorrow 1920 - 1935 by House, Edward Mandell




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