destruction

Example Sentences

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Speaking to Voice of America, one of his coaches said once Halinichiev had seen the destruction caused by the war, he felt he had to fight.

From BBC

Of those, 10 people connected to the Nana Hostel were convicted of destruction of evidence, according to the memo.

From BBC

For the destruction of hazardous property, it would establish a standard of “a substantial likelihood of causing significant harm” that is “reasonably expected to occur immediately.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s easier to howl at a classic like “Dr. Strangelove,” which mocked the leaders giddyuping the planet’s destruction, than at a present-day satire where we ourselves are the joke.

From Los Angeles Times

The storm also caused major destruction in the Atsinanana region surrounding Toamasina, the disaster authority said, adding that assessments were still underway.

From Barron's