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8 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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After the battle, the enemy's stronghold will have been destroyed.
By the time we reach Mars, the rover will have destroyed its worn-out parts.
By the time we arrive, the hurricane will have destroyed the coastal town.
After the earthquake, the tremors will have destroyed several historical monuments.
Over the years, neglect will have destroyed the once-thriving garden.
By the end of the year, the old factory will have destroyed the surrounding environment.
The virus will have destroyed many cells by the time the vaccine is developed.
The wildfire will have destroyed acres of lush forest by tomorrow morning.

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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