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Verb
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Residents of states that have been impacted by this weekend's storms have posted photos online showing their homes destroyed by the tornadoes, with roofs fallen completely off, walls caved in and debris on lawns.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Taking on the role of a teenage boy named Chrono, players have to travel through time and assemble a team to stop a horrifying creature named Lavos from destroying the world.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Zoom out: More than two dozen Virginia properties were on the initial GSA list before it was pulled down.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Strong scored 22 points for the winning side and pulled down nine rebounds, while Paige Bueckers had a well-rounded game, scoring 15 points and adding seven rebounds, seven assists, and one block.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Alli Jo adds that the kids left school to appear on the date with Grant and the ladies, so Zoe ruined their day, too.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Over 250 conflicts in the past century have claimed millions of lives, devastated economies and crippled infrastructure.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In a matter of moments, the world lost a beloved artist, and her family, friends, and fans were left devastated and in mourning.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Suncor Energy is planning a two-year construction project at its Commerce City oil refinery to tear down a 75-year-old flare stack that often sends flames flickering from the top, and reconnect the pipes that funnel excess gases to a newer, more efficient flare on site.—
Noelle Phillips,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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The city had hoped to tear down the blighted structure later this year, but that now appears less likely.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With the Trop's roof wrecked by Hurricane Milton, the Rays will play at Tampa's George M. Steinbrenner Field.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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A lot of people get too ambitious, head to the back tees, and end up absolutely wrecked by the course.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But in the last few years, an explosion of warehouse development has wiped out farmland and open space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2023
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Across the industry Profits are getting wiped out across the whole chip industry, owing to excess inventories among manufacturers and retailers and a drop in demand for PCs, smartphones, and consumer electronics.—
BYNicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2023
Verb
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However, this once-secure role is disappearing as companies restructure their operations by flattening hierarchies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The film, which comes out in June, plus a competitive race for the championship, could deliver a jolt to the sport’s popularity, especially in the U.S., where F1 has boomed but flattened out a bit, given Verstappen’s predictable dominance.—
Sean Gregory / London and Maranello,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Ruinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruinate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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