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Plural
destructions
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the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state
- The hurricane's destruction of the coastal town left many homes in ruins.
- The forest fire caused widespread destruction, leaving the land charred and barren.
- The demolition crew's destruction of the old building made way for new development.
- The war resulted in the destruction of many historical monuments and cultural sites.
- The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem, affecting wildlife and plant life.
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a cause that leads to someone's ruin or downfall
- His obsession with gambling was ultimately his destruction.
- Her addiction to drugs was the destruction of her promising career.
- The CEO's unethical decisions became the destruction of the company.
- His pride and arrogance were the destruction of many relationships.
- The scandal was the destruction of the politician's reputation and career.
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the ultimate end or final condition resulting in complete ruin or obliteration
- The castle lay in complete destruction, a final state after years of battle.
- The once bustling city was reduced to destruction, signaling the end of an era.
- The ancient civilization fell into destruction, leaving behind only artifacts and ruins.
- The film depicted the destruction of humanity, portraying a grim future.
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a group of wild or feral cats
- A destruction of cats prowled the abandoned warehouse at night.
- The local residents were cautious around the destruction of feral cats near the alley.
- We spotted a destruction of wild cats while hiking through the remote forest.
- The animal shelter had a special program to help a destruction of stray cats in the area.
- Observing the behavior of a destruction of cats can be fascinating for wildlife enthusiasts.