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destruction

[dih-struhk-shuhn] / dɪˈstrʌk ʃən /


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Their findings show that vitamin B2 metabolism can also shield cancer cells from destruction.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

About half of the 682 lots with on-site sewage systems — most of which are septic tanks — experienced fire damage or total destruction, according to county records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

For countries like the U.S., most of Europe, Japan and China, demand destruction involves airlines canceling some routes, or consumers forgoing a vacation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"The first thing is to put an end to the death and destruction," the official told AFP on custom of anonymity.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

It was going to be a long march to Redwall, burdened as they were with the battering ram and all the paraphernalia of destruction.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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