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as in devastations
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the violent storm resulted in the destruction of their tree house
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as in downfalls
something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life
alcohol will be her destruction if we don't intervene to help her
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The soggy weather is expected to continue through Tuesday with the heaviest downfalls tapering off by midday Monday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
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With a resurgence happening, Schoen's downfalls are becoming more apparent.—
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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.—
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The demolitions come amid sustained Israeli military operations in refugee camps in the northern West Bank, including Nur Shams, Tulkarm and Jenin.—
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Caruso said the ruins should be torn down.—
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In the ruins of the kitchen sat two cast-iron Le Creuset stew pots — the only survivors.—
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In a study of 926 species across climatic zones, 47% are undergoing local extinctions, just like the lizards.—
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These extinctions were driven mostly by European agriculture and the introduction of non-native species that outcompeted Australian animals.—
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
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The hurricane has been blamed for 77 deaths, according to the Pan American Health Organization.—
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
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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.—
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In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.—
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And as relief from one of the greatest curses imaginable – chronic pain – the neuro-key may offer pain modulation without the expense, side effects, and addiction risk of opioids and systemic drugs.—
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Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor, Frankenstein sees the doctor bring a creature (Elordi) to life with a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to both of their undoings.—
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The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings.—
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“Destructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destructions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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