destruction

"The president condemned the terrorists."

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

"The teacher's encouragement bloomed a love of reading in the shy student. "

"The dog seemed happy, seemingly wagging its tail excitedly. "

"endless time; endless praise"

"The park is a good place to relax after school. "

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

"The bright red flower in the garden attracted many butterflies. "

"The storm was incredibly destructive, tearing down trees and damaging many homes. "

"The school play was a memorable event. "