as in devastations
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the wreckage of those ancient statues represents a great loss to the art world
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Noun
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Caruso said the ruins should be torn down.—
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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In the ruins of the kitchen sat two cast-iron Le Creuset stew pots — the only survivors.—
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.—
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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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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 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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“Wreckages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreckages. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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