Example Sentences

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Rising temperatures and disease outbreaks are decimating coral reefs throughout the tropics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

"These false widow spiders are decimating the native spider population. So please do not kill every spider in the garden. It's about having an awareness and not interacting with them."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022

Fertile soil is turning to sterile dust as synthetic chemicals kill essential microbes, and pesticides are decimating insects on which extended chains of life depend.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2021

They’ve long argued that poor lake conditions are decimating the fish and their government-given rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2021

General Hood says they are enfilading his line, and are decimating his men, and he can't hold his position.

From "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show by Watkins, Sam R.