destroy
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And methods to recover the bodies are crude enough to destroy the very thing they seek — a thought that has stalked Al-Zaharnah’s mind again and again.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
“Quality has become synonymous with potential AI disruption,” he said — explaining that AI is generally viewed as having the potential power to destroy the competitive “business moat” associated with quality companies.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 5, 2026
He said he "didn't destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part" of the paint and described his arrest as "arbitrary, capricious prosecution".
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
At temperatures only a fraction of a degree above absolute zero, the thermal processes that normally destroy magnons are effectively frozen out.
From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026
“Well, any more habitats you want to destroy before we get back to town?”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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