as in devastations
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the slash-and-burn wastage of the surrounding countryside as the army made its way to the sea
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Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Many savers saw losses early in the year, though.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The analysis also found that the majority of extinctions took place among genera that lived exclusively on islands.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the dinosaurs, however, researchers and wildlife officials are working to slow down or even stop these extinctions — and sometimes bring animals back from the brink.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Historic districts come with additional rules and regulations for renovations, construction and demolitions.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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No timeline has been set for the demolitions.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Wastages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wastages. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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