decimation

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Even with this decimation of environmental regulations, America’s largest cities are unlikely to regularly find themselves on the most-polluted lists.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

What is beyond doubt is the decimation of a family who have been a source of fascination and speculation in their native Norway and far beyond.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

Finally, Roberts was forced to juggle all these potential implosions with the constant decimation of his starting rotation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

She is one of nine players from outside California witnessing the decimation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

To get a better sense of the decimation, McAuliffe looked at the Authentic Osage Indian Roll Book, which cites the deaths of many of the original allotted members of the tribe.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann