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destructive

[dih-struhk-tiv] / dɪˈstrʌk tɪv /




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Maduro has denied the charges he originally faced: "narco-terrorism" conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices as well as conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Amid warnings of a wet and potentially destructive winter, The Times asked experts for their best tips to be prepared.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

She still clings to the destructive ideology that damaged Najya’s education.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

"We're asked for fossils for use in destructive analysis all the time," Chiappe said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

They are activated in lots of circumstances, even when we’re doing something that can be destructive.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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