destroyed

Example Sentences

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His house was destroyed in the Palisades fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Firefighters discovered some precious items after coming to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley this week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A shopping centre, a market and several residential buildings in the area of Lukanivka were also destroyed.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"We're used to it," said Roman, a 36-year-old firefighter who helped clear the ruins from a building destroyed in the strike.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“He destroyed the well. I saw him sneaking around.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri