as in devastations
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the virtual extermination of the native tribes by the colonizers
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While extinctions are always multi-faceted, the extermination of some species can be almost directly linked to the insatiable appetites of modern humans.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Our work, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society, recognizes that, while there are gaps in our knowledge of biodiversity loss, conservation has prevented many extinctions and allowed some once-declining species to flourish.—
John L. Gittleman,
Washington Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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The demolitions will displace more than 200 families dependent on the shops for income, despite owners receiving only days’ notice to evacuate.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The new rules would counter that by requiring commission review for historic building demolitions, even if the buildings are considered dangerous.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Until late in the season, Indiana had more losses than any other program in college football history.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Laurel won’t have a Triple Crown contender to offset losses.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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