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25 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Destroy' in a Sentence

"To break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired; to completely ruin or eliminate." more

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The storm's strong winds could destroy the fragile sandcastle on the beach.
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The mischievous puppy tried to destroy the homework by chewing on it.
The acid rain is destroying the ancient statues.
The villain in the story planned to destroy the hero's secret invention.
By the time we reach Mars, the rover will have destroyed its worn-out parts.
Don't let the rain destroy your beautiful drawing.
The storm will have been destroying coastal habitats.
The superhero used his special powers to destroy the evil robot terrorizing the city.
The explorer was careful not to destroy the ancient map as he unfolded it to navigate through the jungle.
A tornado has destroyed the crops in the vast farmland.
The careless pirate accidentally pressed the wrong button and managed to destroy their own ship.
The acid rain has destroyed the ancient stone carvings.
The invasion of pests will destroy the crops in the fields.
The fierce storm threatened to destroy the old tree in our backyard.
He accidentally stepped on his toy car and managed to destroy it.
The fierce storm threatened to destroy the sandcastle they built on the beach.
Be careful not to destroy your colorful balloon.
By the end of the war, the bombings will have been destroying entire cities.
The big wave can destroy the sandcastle.
The superhero used his laser vision to destroy the villain's evil machine.
The dragon tried to destroy the castle with its fiery breath.
Emily accidentally stepped on her toy, threatening to destroy it.
I am destroying the old documents in the storage room.
The young artist accidentally spilled paint, causing it to destroy the beautiful mural she was working on.
A single mistake can destroy years of hard work and dedication.

Destroy

dih-stroi
verbTo break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired; to completely ruin or eliminate.
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Last Updated On: March 28, 2024
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