as in devastations
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
in the aftermath of its demolishment by the tornado, the house looked like nothing more than a discarded plaything
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Noun
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Israel says the operation aims to root out armed groups and says the demolitions are needed to destroy militant infrastructure or to clear routes for troops.—
Aref Tufaha,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025 -
The demolitions come amid sustained Israeli military operations in refugee camps in the northern West Bank, including Nur Shams, Tulkarm and Jenin.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
16 Dec. 2025
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The governor on Wednesday was in Los Angeles meeting with local officials and residents on the anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, among the deadliest and most destructive in state history with insured losses estimated to reach $40 billion.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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These extinctions were driven mostly by European agriculture and the introduction of non-native species that outcompeted Australian animals.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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But over exploitation often followed, leading to depletions and extinctions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Chreim, 74, finds the names of his grandmother and grandfather among the broken pieces of marble before heading to the ruins of his home.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Mogetta said that field work in 2026 and 2027 will reveal more of the ruins.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Demolishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolishments. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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