destroying

Example Sentences

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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

Monday off Sandy Avenue and raced toward nearby homes within minutes, destroying one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“It is destroying me that I cannot ask you to dance,” Marco whispers as she passes by him in the ballroom, the deep green of his suit seeping across her gown like moss.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern