

Don't let one mistake destroy your confidence.
[ˈdoʊnt ˈlɛt ˈwən məˈsteɪk dɪˈstrɔɪ jər ˈkɑnfədəns.]
The storm destroyed several houses near the coast.
[ðə ˈstɔrm dɪˈstrɔɪd ˈsɛvərəl ˈhaʊsəz ˈnɪr ðə ˈkoʊst.]
Our dog has destroyed another pair of my shoes.
[ɑr ˈdɔɡ ˈhæz dɪˈstrɔɪd əˈnəðər ˈpɛr əv ˈmaɪ ˈʃuz.]
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