destroying

Example Sentences

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The parallels to today, while not exact, are interesting; along with the Iran hostage crisis, stagflation ended up destroying Jimmy Carter’s presidency.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

The team that was on life support less than two weeks ago is now destroying its opponents by 39.7 points a night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Some had been there so long that corrosion was destroying them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"They're just trampling over all of the graves, destroying the flowers, eating the flowers and leaving a mess behind," said David.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

I would continue to manage my upper-lip hair, and do my best not to constantly run my finger over the tiny patch of hair that was destroying my will to live.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi