annihilate
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Self-proclaimed experts usually attract trouble through hubris, though I’ve seen bank traders and hedge fund managers annihilate themselves with slavish beliefs in trading ranges.
From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026
Each particle of matter has an antimatter partner with the same mass but opposite charge, and when they meet, they annihilate into pure energy.
From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2025
I am covering this game for Radio 5 Live and part of me is thinking that Liverpool are going to click soon and just absolutely annihilate someone.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
Unlike all those other Aronofsky characters, who must annihilate themselves in search of absolution or perfection, Hank will probably be okay.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
Rather than annihilate one another, the nations of Europe would have to settle future disputes through negotiation and compromise.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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