- present tense form of destroy (3rd person singular).
destroys
Example Sentences
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That’s because if the deal goes through it stands a good chance to fail — failure in this case meaning that the combined company destroys more shareholder value than it creates.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Destinus, which specializes in strike and air-defense systems, will lead the consortium and bear responsibility for the kill vehicle, the component that destroys ballistic missiles in space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
Such activity typically destroys delicate microbial textures before they can be preserved.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
Ebola destroys the brain more thoroughly than does Marburg, and Ebola victims often go into epileptic convulsions during the final stage.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
