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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
buildings pulverized by a killer tornado
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Recent Examples of pulverize
Using technology instead of books lessens the number of trees pulverized to make paper books.
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Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
The cresting river pulverized a nearby bridge and swallowed entire homes, sheds and vehicles.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
The body of King Aegon II, scalded and pulverized, has been carted home from battle in a produce crate.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 14 July 2024
Trump holds a larger 48% to 33% lead over Harris when those voters were asked about the Israel-Hamas war, which has pulverized much of the Gaza strip and threatens to expand in the Middle East.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
The cresting river pulverized a nearby bridge and swallowed entire homes, sheds and vehicles.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
The body of King Aegon II, scalded and pulverized, has been carted home from battle in a produce crate.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 14 July 2024
Trump holds a larger 48% to 33% lead over Harris when those voters were asked about the Israel-Hamas war, which has pulverized much of the Gaza strip and threatens to expand in the Middle East.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Al Shahabi also asked on Facebook where the recordings of surveillance cameras at regime security branches had gone, why some documents had been destroyed and why human rights groups had not done more to protect records.Raja Razek, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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He is then seen waving the baton, destroying property and throwing items at police, according to his criminal complaint.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over the last year, Russia has been on the front foot, with the exception of Kursk, and has been grinding deeper into eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region despite heavy losses.Samya Kullab and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Choose your favorite salt for this recipe, and if possible, freshly grind the black pepper for the best flavor.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Once, in a stadium since demolished, the Orioles won three world championships; the Baltimore Colts did the same.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Subsequently demolished and rebuilt by Simo Design and Fischer Construction, the sleek wood and stone structure ultimately sold to Bay-Schuck in late 2019 for $11 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Texas will be trying to overcome a crushing loss to Georgia in the SEC title game.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Bottom Line: Tackle The Identity Shift The biggest hurdle, says Gill, is the mindset shift that creates the idea of being a person who behaves in certain ways, as opposed a person who uses willpower to crush a checklist.Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The star, who suffered a horrific snowplow accident on New Year’s Day nearly two years ago that shattered 38 bones, discussed his career and more in a wide-ranging on-stage appearance at Culture Square in the second-largest Saudi city’s old town Al-Balad.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pushpa 2 – The Rule, which is shattering records both at home and globally.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There’s just something hot about a man, woman, or they/them who can pound the drums with precision and skill and provide a constant, stable, rhythmic beat for their fellow band members’ somewhat more theatrical, look-at-me musical skills.Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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This increases the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and short circuits, which can ruin your holidays.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over time, this can take away a company's competitive edge or even ruin its reputation with future talent.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Pulverize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulverize. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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