almost obliterate

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

Indicates that the destruction was nearly total but not 100%.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.