demolition
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Many residents facing demolition orders are opting to take sledgehammers to their own properties to avoid hefty costs and fines imposed by the municipality which typically total tens of thousands of dollars.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
After multiple attempts to order Lowe to pull down the building, the council took her to court after she failed to comply with the demolition order.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He represents a group of residents potentially affected by the expansion, and estimates the demolition would displace some 3,000 people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
She titled her memoir after Trump began demolition on the East Wing, the traditional home of the first lady’s offices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“It looks like a demolition team came through here with sledgehammers.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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