self-destruction

Example Sentences

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Their penchant for self-destruction has clearly been part of their preamble this time around.

From BBC

"Because the war can last for a long time while the self-destruction happens after three to four months. It makes sense of the humanitarian side, not on the military side."

From Barron's

"Our particles push that stress a little further -- enough to trigger self-destruction in cancer cells, while healthy cells cope just fine."

From Science Daily

But what begins as the sleazy and alluring tale of a man parachuting into self-destruction turns into an exploration of the transformative power of living in one’s true identity.

From Los Angeles Times

For the record, I don’t have one to share beyond noting how Carol’s plight highlights our species’ natural talent for self-destruction.

From Salon