destroy
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He does not seem to think about the jobs it will destroy, the way it is poisoning creativity or education, the way it warps our shared sense of reality.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
It doesn't make sense to destroy that installed base, so existing trucks will remain in service for another decade or two as the old generation gives way to its autonomous successor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Courts have ruled that the doctrine requires private utilities such as Edison to pay for property they destroy, even if they haven’t been found to have acted negligently.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Clean-energy stocks are performing well, but they can still destroy capital if investors buy the wrong company at the wrong price.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“You come one step closer, and I’ll destroy these!”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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