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• a  causing destruction or much damage
  a policy that is destructive to the economy
  destructive criticism

• In my time reporting around the globe, I have witnessed the destructive power of the press but also its ability to enable peace and reform.
• But her mind and spirit spiral into disarray as her behavior becomes more destructive and self-destructive.
• Take a look at the most financially destructive weather events in American history.

• constructive

News & Articles

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• Report: Colorado fire most destructive in state history
  The Black Forest fire in Colorado destroyed 360 homes and almost doubled in size Wednesday, making it the most destructive fire in the state’s history, KDVR.com reported.
  June 13, 2013 - Fox News
• Colorado Springs Fire Most Destructive in State History
  A wildfire burning near Colorado Springs has destroyed at least 360 homes, making it the most destructive in state history.
  June 13, 2013 - KOLO 8 Reno
• Hundreds of homes lost in "most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history"
  Officials in Colorado Springs say the Black Forest Fire has destroyed 360 homes, making it the most destructive fire in Colorado history.
  June 13, 2013 - KRTV Great Falls

Quotes

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• Barack Obama in BBC News
  These bombings serve no purpose other than the murder of innocent men, women and children, and they only reveal the hateful and destructive agenda of those who would deny the Iraqi people the future that they deserve,Mr Obama said in a statement.