almost obliterate
Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words
Indicates that the destruction was nearly total but not 100%.
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- The intense bombing campaign managed to almost obliterate the entire village.
- The sandstorm was so severe that it almost obliterated all traces of the ancient path.
- Years of neglect have almost obliterated the original features of the old mansion.
- Their cultural identity was almost obliterated by the oppressive regime.
- A massive fire could almost obliterate the small forest in a single day.
- The heavy rains and floods almost obliterated the fragile coastal ecosystem.
- Historical records suggest the disease almost obliterated the indigenous population.
- The constant erosion of the cliff face has almost obliterated the ancient cave paintings.
- Modern development threatens to almost obliterate the traditional way of life.
- Despite their efforts, the enemy forces were almost obliterated in the decisive battle.