destroyed

Example Sentences

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His house was destroyed in the Palisades fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"It's really important for these families that they can start to build a life again that's been completely destroyed."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“There have been countless incidents of homes being destroyed and limbs lost due to illegal fireworks and we are doing our best to prevent that.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"We're used to it," said Roman, a 36-year-old firefighter who helped clear the ruins from a building destroyed in the strike.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Guardians were stunned when they arrived on the scene of the partially destroyed wizards’ camp,” the woman says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas