was destroying
- past progressive of destroy.
Example Sentences
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in May the bid was destroying "trust" in Germany's second-largest private bank.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
I loved him, but he was destroying the rhythm of the show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
Part of that was destroying these beetles — seeing them as a kind of threat even though they were benevolent.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2024
"I would prefer it if Elon Musk was destroying his site during the work week. This isn't the first time," another post from Rochko read.
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2023
Domingo was battling legend, and it was destroying him.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
