destructive
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With 19 stoppages in 20 victories, Wardley has established himself as one of the heavyweight division's most destructive finishers.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
As a Wall Street Journal reporter, I’m aware of how divorce can be destructive financially.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
After the world witnessed the destructive power of the atomic bomb, the U.S. launched initiatives to harness atomic energy for commercial projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Counterintuitively, Zander and Petersson believe that prioritizing professional relationships has allowed the band to avoid the destructive infighting that often plagues bands made up of best friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
From an adult’s point of view, I was destructive and out of control, but as a child I didn’t think of it that way.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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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