destroying

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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

Monday off Sandy Avenue and moved to nearby homes, destroying one, according to Cal Fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Her neighbour, 71-year-old Kusum Mishra, who arrived 50 years ago, also dismissed the "petty compensation" offered, complaining that "they are uprooting us and destroying our lives."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I slip on my backpack, turning for the last time, flinching at the horrific flames destroying our camp.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes