The ferocity of a typical supernovae explosion obliterates the white dwarf utterly, leaving behind no trace of it.

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The story thus established, Lloyd Webber proceeds to push a motif that obliterates any nuance whatsoever: the sound of the axe, or electric guitar.

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He pointed out that the system presents a hazard to secured lenders, since the tax deed obliterates all existing liens and the rules about providing notice to secured lenders are a little sketchy.

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The shouting match obliterates the topic being discussed.

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That's a tribute to Mr. Verhoeven's virtuosity as an action director, but it's also why the action eventually obliterates any traces of irony in this vast, elegantly executed enterprise that was financed by two studios, Sony's TriStar and Disney's Touchstone.

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