destruction
noun
de·struc·tion
di-ˈstrək-shən 
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War results in death and widespread destruction.
We are trying to save the building from destruction.
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The whole incident sets off the unicorn’s mother and father to look for it, laying destruction to anybody in its path.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
Here, Clay, played by Al Freeman Jr., is a fool too easily lured by Lula’s unhinged seduction, all but assuring his destruction.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
But when a new threat presents itself, the group reunites to figure out their mission and prevent Earth’s destruction.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
For many historians and museums, documenting the destruction is a significant part of the restoration process.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
Here, Clay, played by Al Freeman Jr., is a fool too easily lured by Lula’s unhinged seduction, all but assuring his destruction.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
But when a new threat presents itself, the group reunites to figure out their mission and prevent Earth’s destruction.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
For many historians and museums, documenting the destruction is a significant part of the restoration process.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Destruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destruction. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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destruction
noun
de·struc·tion
di-ˈstrək-shən
1
: the state or fact of being destroyed : ruin
2
: the action or process of destroying something
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