destruction
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He’s old enough to be fascinated by the idea of liminality because it represents the destruction of a facet of life that was once objectively true: community.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
In the book Mr. King specifies that the instrument of destruction is a short roque mallet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"These types of actions are very shocking to the German public, property destruction on an Israeli firm," he told the BBC.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The imposing grain silos at Beirut’s port mostly withstood last year’s massive explosion — but now serve as reminders of negligence and destruction.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Chattana had always been isolated from its neighbors, but the destruction was so great that no one could have helped them anyway.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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