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The phrase "razed by" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that has been completely destroyed or demolished by a natural disaster, war, or deliberate action. Example: The city was razed by a powerful earthquake, leaving behind only rubble and debris.
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They were later razed by Israeli bulldozers.
In 1018, however, it was razed by Maḥmūd of Ghazna.
It was razed by the Muslims in the 7th century.
The Shinto shrine was razed by an arsonist in 1937.
Buildings were often razed by earthquakes or fire, so durable houses were rare.
Iwasaki was born in Hiroshima, thirty years after the city was razed by the atomic bomb.
This city had been razed by the Nazis and betrayed by the Soviets.
The journey to Maiduguri from Chibok is an 80-mile (130km) stretch of abandoned villages razed by Boko Haram's insurgency.
Twice razed by the Crotoniates (510 and c. 448 bc), Sybaris was rebuilt a third time with Athenian help.
The factory, which built Chevrolets and other G.M. vehicles for 81 years, closed in 1996 and was razed by 2000.
Razed by William the Bad of Sicily in 1156, Bari acquired new greatness under Emperor Frederick II (reigned 1220 50).
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