destructive

Example Sentences

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So far, oil prices have remained below economically destructive levels—at least for Americans.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“We have here social media that takes the vulnerable and goes after them in destructive ways. It’s as easy as A B C.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

In the 20th Century, Germany used its powerful armies to wage some of the most destructive wars in human history, laying waste to much of the continent and killing millions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As sometimes destructive protests broke out after police were acquitted, King made his celebrated plea, “Can we all get along?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In fact, corn grown in fields within this area contained almost twice as many of the destructive larvae of this insect as did the corn grown outside.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson