demolition
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That restaurant closed for demolition as part of Phase 3 of the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project that also led to the end of the Mariner’s Village in early 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The competition—known as the May Bumps, despite occurring in June—is a wet and wild demolition derby in the shadows of England’s most storied halls of learning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
“A bridge empties when the tolls gets high enough — no demolition required.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
"I've lived here for 40 years, I don't want a demolition," another woman said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Fizz gets off, and I go on to my creaky building in the midst of a congregation of old condominiums, neither retro cool nor demolition ready—yet.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
"Most buildings in Bint Jbeil are destroyed," he said, with most demolitions and detonations occurring since the truce.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
While a ceasefire began on April 17, the destruction, demolitions and bulldozing in southern areas have only intensified, affecting homes, infrastructure, schools, places of worship and farmland.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Authorities say such demolitions are meant to deter militancy, but critics call them collective punishment.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Two of the most publicized demolitions — Lexington Terrace in West Baltimore and Lafayette Courts in East Baltimore — were huge projects, housing hundreds of families, that served as centers for crime and infectious disease.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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