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

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

When an atom that is part of a molecule loses an electron, it lets go of the other atoms, breaking the molecule apart and destroying our tiniest building blocks.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland