- present tense form of destroy (3rd person singular).
destroys
Example Sentences
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But conservation groups said the change would open the way to industrial activity that destroys habitats and was at odds with the statute.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Doctors later told Caroline, who lives near Haverhill, Suffolk, that the "boil" was in fact necrotising fasciitis – a rare infection that destroys tissue beneath the skin.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
And then there’s Javert—an armed agent of the state whose monomaniacal focus on bringing Valjean to “justice” ultimately destroys his life.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
"Food ultra-processing often destroys the natural structure of food and introduces potentially harmful substances like artificial additives or processing chemicals," Dr. Cardoso said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
Before I even realize, I’m darting across the street, a queasy feeling in my stomach like I ruined everything—that last brushstroke that always destroys the painting.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
