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5 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 construction crew was destroying the old building to make way for a modern skyscraper.
The hurricane was destroying entire coastal communities.
The virus was destroying computer files, causing widespread data loss.
The chef accidentally left the stove on, and it was destroying the meal in the pot.
The invaders were destroying historical landmarks during the war.

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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