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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 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

Destroying another person’s art is the epitome of disrespect.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Destroying Ellsberg in public would silence him—and other potential whistleblowers.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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