bulldoze

Example Sentences

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"If the government decides, very quickly, to bulldoze the Statue of Liberty... nothing can be done?" the judge asked.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He also started a controversial campaign to bulldoze illegal buildings – which helped ease traffic but also drew criticism from street vendors and residents in informal settlements.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He also said Lively and her team had "attempted to bulldoze reputations and livelihoods for heinously selfish reasons".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

There has long been an old saw about Southern California: It’s a region too willing to bulldoze its history in the name of progress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

“See, if the Mother Paula’s people bulldoze that property, they’ll bury all the dens,” Roy said.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen