destroying

Example Sentences

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A powerful fungus destroying plants sounds like a potential threat to other species and biodiversity.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Ten years ago, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blew up during a ground test before launching, destroying a $200 million satellite it was supposed to carry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's slowly damage the brain by destroying neurons, the cells that carry messages through the nervous system.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

To become capable of destroying a false god, she subjects herself to massive doses of radiation.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

He saw himself as another William Sebold, the Nazi spy who became famous for destroying Hitler's spy ring in America by turning into a double agent.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple