destructive

Example Sentences

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So far, oil prices have remained below economically destructive levels—at least for Americans.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In the 20th Century, Germany used its powerful armies to wage some of the most destructive wars in human history, laying waste to much of the continent and killing millions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As sometimes destructive protests broke out after police were acquitted, King made his celebrated plea, “Can we all get along?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“We have social media that takes the vulnerable and goes after them in destructive ways,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Nobles’ sons are one of nature’s great destructive forces, like floods or tornadoes.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss