destructive
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The Eaton fire was the second most destructive wildfire in state history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“The capex trade will eventually end, likely in a destructive way,” said Correa and Weisberger from the bull camp.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
The findings underscore an ongoing challenge for modern agriculture: protecting crops from destructive pests without harming the beneficial insects that support food production.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
Neil the beloved elephant seal has once again returned to Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania, for his annual moult, keeping locals on their toes with his cheeky and sometimes destructive antics.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
An enabler is someone who helps a loved one act in a destructive matter.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
Vocabulary lists containing destructive
Latin Love, Vol I: struere
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George's Key to the Universe, Lessons 1–5
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