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
An application to demolish the property, which dates back to the 1700s, was refused last year.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
I’m happy Phillipe is not around to see the digital renderings of what they plan to erect once they demolish the Taix chateau: another condo building with all the charm of a college dorm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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
“I certainly hope it isn’t snowing up north. My system simply will not function under those conditions. And please watch out for Greyhound Scenicruisers along the way. They’ll demolish a toy like this.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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