destructive element
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdestructiveandelement
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destructive
adjective
uk/dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv/us/dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv/
causing, or able to ...
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element
noun
uk/ˈel.ɪ.mənt/us/ˈel.ə.mənt/
a part ...
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(Definition ofdestructiveandelementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Left behind will be the other 50 or 60 who were elected in exactly the same way but who will be regarded as thedestructiveelement.
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It is tragic indeed, and some people are very much worried about it, that this great organisation is being used to produce this dreadfullydestructiveelement.
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These are especially important to select out due to the fact that they can impart adestructiveelementto the final glass product.
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Despite the strong critique of the destructive elements of residential care, its outstanding advantage is that it stretches over twenty-four hours.
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We need to weaken destructive elements in the union movement, not to give them further means by which to create trouble.
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We have accepted it, although we have sometimes tried to control its less desirable and destructive elements.
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Indeed, it is the moderates on opposing sides who, if they make sufficient progress, bring along the obstructive and destructive elements in the final stages.
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However, what we want to do is to eliminate the power of the destructive elements within them.
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We are trying to save some of the more destructive elements in it, and by asking for criteria that is what this amendment does.
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I do not think that anyone who has any link with paramilitaries or with destructive elements should be on the board.
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Without doubt the present rates of inflation are intolerable and carry in their consequences the destructive elements which are immensely socially harmful as well as possibly economically harmful.
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Unfortunately, in the present state of international tension the constructive aspects, which depend unfortunately upon the existence of destructive elements to enable progress to continue, are somewhat lost sight of.
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The clean plaster surfaces are more in danger from these destructive elements than they were when they were covered with a layer of smoky wax.
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Because of these, they paid less attention to the artistic designs of the church concentrating more on building them strong enough to hold on against whatever destructive elements to come.
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