destroyed
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There will be pressure to boost some line items, in order to replace the vast stocks of U.S. munitions depleted and aircraft destroyed in the Iran war.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
Four people who were arrested on suspicion of being responsible for a massive fire in Newhall’s Old Town that destroyed several businesses have been released without charges pending further investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Their situation became even more dangerous when pack ice destroyed their ship, leaving them stranded in one of the world's most unforgiving environments.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Muratov pointed out that the constitution still on the books "prohibits censorship, yet all free, independent media in our country have been destroyed".
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
“I would show you the pictures and maps and flags I drew for Mariposa, but they were all destroyed during Hurricane Reuben, along with everything else I owned,” said Natalie.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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