destructive
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Hawaii is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Lala, which brushed past the southern part of the Big Island last month, bringing destructive winds and severe flash floods.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
A California wildfire bill aimed at paying survivors faster and limiting compensation for executives at electric companies that ignite destructive infernos unexpectedly died in the state legislature Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Those three for-profit utilities have caused at least seven of California’s 20 most destructive fires, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
This destructive path continues westwards along with the swelled river, before heading southwards.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Bloopers make the danger plain: Guilt, vengeance, and bitterness can be emotionally destructive to you and your children.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing destructive
Latin Love, Vol I: struere
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Ocean Storm Alert!
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George's Key to the Universe, Lessons 1–5
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