exterminate

Example Sentences

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But to non-Indian newcomers to the region, orcas were widely regarded as a vermin species and vicious killer to be at best avoided, and whenever possible, exterminated.

From Seattle Times

It was a central tool in justifying efforts to colonize, enslave, and even exterminate people.

From Salon

“All of these millions of people are going to be exterminated,” Zelensky said.

From Washington Post

Both situations result in erroneous views of wildlife, which is why horticulturists and scientists alike view numerous animals as “pests” that need to be exterminated.

From Washington Post

The last surviving “sacrificial beasts” are exterminated by the government.

From Washington Post