destructive potential

collocation in English

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destructive
adjective
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/dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv/us
/dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv/
causing, or able to ...
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potential
noun[U]
uk
/pəˈten.ʃəl/us
/poʊˈten.ʃəl/
someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, ...
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(Definition ofdestructiveandpotentialfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Interventions in the landscape have become more large-scale in nature which has inevitably increased their 'destructivepotential'.
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Each of these images reflects tension between positive and negative forces and recognizes thedestructivepotentialof an entity that has digressed from the norm.
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It contains boundless wisdom and knowledge, as well as vastdestructivepotential.
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They possess immense power anddestructivepotentialand are nearly invincible.
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All test stands require safety provisions to protect against thedestructivepotentialof an unplanned engine detonation.
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Deadeye, for all of hisdestructivepotential, has the soul of a poet.
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The diversity of software systems on a network limits thedestructivepotentialof viruses and malware.
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Thedestructivepotentialof romantic jealousy may underlie the strong prohibitions against actions that can provoke it.
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This disease has a very long period of maturation, or the time it takes the disease to reach its fulldestructivepotential.
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Tropical cyclone warnings and watches were continuously issued and adjusted, and forecasters stressed the storm'sdestructivepotentialfor days.
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These have highdestructivepotential, and thus are a focus of earthquake preparation.
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However, thedestructivepotentialwas high, as indicated by the incredible tree damage in places.
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The agency later admitted they goofed in downplaying the storm'sdestructivepotentialafter weakening, noting their lack of experience with extreme rainfall events.
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Naoto fears thedestructivepotentialof his abilities.
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