destroy

Example Sentences

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INDIANAPOLIS—Modern college basketball is built to do one thing: destroy dynasties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There are many narratives going around, and the one I find most interesting or conflicting is from the tech bears who say that AI is so powerful, it’s going to destroy all of software.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s a grim reminder of L.A’.s insatiable appetite to destroy its own heritage and especially devastating to a certain milieu of writers and artists, myself very much included.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

When this happens, those particles become excited and often break down, which can destroy important biomolecules and disrupt larger biological systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

“That little twerp! I should go wipe that snot off his face right now. How could he do that to you? His only older sister! He’s trying to destroy you!”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan