exterminate

Example Sentences

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In 17th century Ireland, Robyn Goodfellowe is an apprentice hunter who follows her father when he’s called in to exterminate wolves.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Mr. Biden will travel to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to deliver the keynote address of the Holocaust museum’s yearly event and remember the Nazi effort to exterminate the Jewish people in Europe.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

But I think there is a very different scenario that threatens humanity that will likely occur long before AI decides to exterminate us.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

For The Beatles it must have been a hard day's night, but such was Dalek-mania, the robot mutants helped Doctor Who exterminate the Fab Four in one of the first major TV ratings battles.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023

We apologize for any distress and have taken measures to clean up the room and exterminate the rodents.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton