Example Sentences

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"Given that this system is an analog to our own solar system, it suggests that Jupiter and Saturn might survive the Sun's red giant phase, when it runs out of nuclear fuel and self-destructs."

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2021

Shortly after the arrival of Kit, the fourth Riva offspring, Mick leaves for good, and June self-destructs.

From Washington Post • May 27, 2021

He self-destructs in the end, but only after finishing off the toxic-masculinity robot first.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2019

The title track is a pulse-raising duet with The Weeknd, while Summer Bummer almost self-destructs, dissolving into digital noise and blacked-out beats, with Lana's vocals barely holding the song together.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2017

It is said that the South Africans plan to get Pietersen's adrenaline flowing so rapidly that he self-destructs.

From The Guardian • Aug. 4, 2012