Sentences with Lay Waste

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4 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Lay Waste'

The wildfire's rapid spread had the potential to lay waste to acres of dense forest, endangering wildlife.

As the dictator consolidated power, he would lay waste to any opposition, stifling dissent.

The alien invasion plot in the science fiction novel involved a plan to lay waste to entire planets.

The vandals aimed to lay waste to the historic monument, erasing a piece of cultural heritage.

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