destroy

Example Sentences

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These immune cells normally destroy infected or damaged cells.

From Science Daily

Raman’s announcement comes as Bass continues to face sharp criticism over the city’s handling of the Palisades fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Horvath, 43, has been one of the mayor’s most outspoken critics over the past year, assailing her record on homelessness and last year’s Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.

From Los Angeles Times

Farmer Pongsri Rapan, 60, said she lost all her belongings except a wardrobe when her house was destroyed by shelling, but told reporters: "I'm not scared because the army is around me."

From Barron's

At one of his first meetings, Miller voted with the minority against raising rates—a move that destroyed confidence in his leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal