After repeated sightings of protected wallabies on his property, the rancher sought a destruction permit to legally remove them.

Her confidence crumbled after months of relentless destructive criticism from colleagues who resented her success.

If the probe is compromised, it automatically self-destructs to prevent the technology from falling into enemy hands.

The prototype started self-destructing when its safety protocol failed.

Her constant self-destructiveness prevented her from accepting help when she needed it most.

In a moment of panic, the developer's destructive backspaces wiped out hours of unsaved work.

When the destructive backspace was enabled, a single keystroke not only moved the cursor but also removed the previous character, which led to unexpected deletions.

Many entrepreneurs view creative destruction as both a threat and an opportunity for long-term economic growth.

His repeated self-destructions alienated friends and burned bridges at every turn.

The tsunami resulted in the mass destruction of the fishing fleet and homes along the shore.