be destroyed
Example Sentences
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Up to 90% of Iran’s conventional navy was thought to be destroyed by American bombings, making it unable to confront U.S. warships.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
"It's not okay to steal a charity... If it's okay to loot a charity, the entire foundation of charitable giving will be destroyed."
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Their results indicate that about eight out of 10 planets around tight binary stars would be destabilized, and most of those would ultimately be destroyed.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
The affidavits were initially sealed upon request of the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office; there was concern if details of the investigation were disclosed, evidence could be destroyed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
At this point, if Lee remains and continues to defend Petersburg, his forces will be destroyed by Grant’s Army of the Potomac, which grows stronger in men and guns with each passing week.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
