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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
scorched earth policy
noun
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ The intention may not have been a scorched earth policy, but the effect on some departments was the same.
▪ The rebels are accused of rape, looting and a scorched earth policy.
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scorched earth policy

n. (alternative spelling of scorched-earth policy English)