destroying
- present participle of destroy.
Example Sentences
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In southern France, a fire in the area of Ponteves northeast of the city of Marseille had stabilised on Thursday after ripping through 2,500 hectares and destroying 10 houses, officials said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Yet many still doubt that the choices we make for convenience’s sake are destroying the planet.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
But there was a storm of criticism, with many saying that destroying the house would be tantamount to denying Austria's Nazi past.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Under the new rule, destroying those habitats is no longer illegal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
“Why does he have to stay up all night, grinding his dashers and destroying people’s property? Why can’t he go to sleep, like any decent animal?”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
