largely destroy

Frequency: 6.712.8 per million words

indicates that most, but not all, of something was destroyed

destroyADVERB + destroy

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largely

Examples (10)

  • The fire in 1666 largely destroyed the old city of London.
  • Invasive species can largely destroy native ecosystems.
  • The recession has largely destroyed the small business sector in the town.
  • Years of criticism had largely destroyed his confidence.
  • A sudden frost could largely destroy the season's orange crop.
  • The virus was designed to largely destroy the data on the network.
  • The betrayal largely destroyed their friendship, though they still speak occasionally.
  • The ancient manuscript was largely destroyed by water damage, but some fragments were salvaged.
  • Urban development will largely destroy the remaining green spaces if not controlled.
  • The earthquake, largely destroying the city's infrastructure, left thousands homeless.