obliterate

Example Sentences

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Nearly 60 years later, Congress has done all it can to obliterate that mission.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2025

At the core of the Apache challenge to the mine is their argument that the mine would not just hamper their ability to practice their religion, but obliterate it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

She does not obliterate herself, as Tár would demand — she frees herself.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2025

It is strange to see how quickly trees and shrubs and stuff can obliterate stone walling.”

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

With his one hand it would be possible in seconds to squeeze Hatsue’s letter into motes of dust and obliterate its message forever.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson