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destroying

NOUN
ruining
Synonyms


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Macrophages, the white blood cells responsible for engulfing and destroying harmful microorganisms, attempt to consume these particles.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

"Once the implosion happens those effects will help in destroying the bloom."

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Flames engulfed the 19th century City Hall in Limoges, central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

His government re-established its authority across the country and restored it to its proper function of defending life and property without destroying democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Before someone could enter and notice, Celaena swept a foot over the tracks, destroying any trace, and stuffed the flowers into a nearby satchel.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas


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