ravages of time

collocation in English

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ravages
noun[plural]
uk
/ˈræv.ɪ.dʒɪz/us
/ˈræv.ɪ.dʒɪz/
the damage caused by disease, time, ...
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time
noun
uk
/taɪm/us
/taɪm/
the part of existence that is measured in minutes, days, years, etc., or this process considered as ...
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(Definition ofravagesandtimefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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That monument has been affected by theravagesoftimeand it is now in dancer.
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Canals have withstood theravagesoftimeand deliberate vandalism by previous owners.
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That assuages, in some way, theravagesoftime.
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They are a priceless treasure, which should be nurtured and protected from theravagesoftime.
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Yet theravagesoftimeand the dangers which threaten this magnificent building are going on unceasingly.
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The defects would not necessarily be the faults of the persons who built the houses, but might be due to theravagesoftime.
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The two key points in all this are, first of all, theravagesoftimeand change are such that the ancient messuages can no longer be identified.
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Literary reputations, like political reputations, are subject to theravagesoftime.
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Landmarks of the first importance should be set with care and circumspection so that they may withstand theravagesoftimeand tempest.
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Conservation is an essential part of museum work, including the need to control the conditions of exhibition, the handling of objects and their preservation from theravagesoftime.
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Theravagesoftimeand earthquakes had destroyed these forgotten temples.
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Some minor sonic anomalies remain, resultant from theravagesoftimeand the unorthodox storage methods.
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This is interspersed with remarks on theravagesoftime.
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Crumbling and covered by dust and grime, the grave has clearly suffered theravagesoftime.
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There are numerous rock-cut sculptures showing neglect andravagesoftime.
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But the original temple was destroyed by theravagesoftime.
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Archives deteriorated by theravagesoftimeare restored and rebound.
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The two old bells fell victim to theravagesoftime.
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