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destructive

[dih-struhk-tiv] / dɪˈstrʌk tɪv /




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"Destructive winds and storm surge and catastrophic flooding will worsen on Jamaica through the day and into tonight."

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Destructive number eight Aseza Hele has been the Springbok Women's standout performer, bagging four tries in the opening two games.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

Destructive behavior, he concluded, is discouraged by a sense of community and a feeling of social disapproval.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2024

Destructive quantum interference plays a crucial role in this by eliminating the leaky electron flow from quantum tunneling through the transistor when it is supposed to be switched off.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024

Spirits of heat and fire, Destructive in your ire, Be kind to me.

From Werwolves by O'Donnell, Elliott




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