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destroying

NOUN
ruining
Synonyms


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Destroying both savings and credit does not seem like a win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Destroying the spacecraft, however, will hamstring climate research for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

Destroying public health is bad for everyone’s health.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025

Destroying the tunnels is not an easy task, the official said.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

"Don't worry, I'll think of something. Destroying things is much easier than making them."

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins