demolish
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Millett also asked whether anything could be done if the government decided, for example, to demolish the Statue of Liberty.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 are suing the city of L.A. and Mayor Karen Bass for the right to demolish the property.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Themed around the story of a relationship, it's infused with the sound of a ticking clock, counting down to the moment where the 27-year-old's anxieties and insecurities demolish the whole thing.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Katz also said Israeli forces had been ordered to demolish homes in Lebanese villages along the border to neutralise threats to Israeli communities.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
With his cool, logical style he could demolish an opponent’s argument — precisely the sort of intelligence that is useful in a courtroom.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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