deconstruct
Example Sentences
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When you deconstruct a lot of these things, like the Horatio Alger story, it is not quite what people have thought.
From Salon
During his term as president, Trump attempted to corrupt or deconstruct various parts of the federal administrative apparatus, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice.
From Salon
She adds that for her, the exhibition’s conceit “highlights the power in deconstructing what seems functional and creating something more durable and beautiful.”
From New York Times
Other accounts attempt to piece together the love interests who’ve inspired Taylor Swift songs, while other creators purport to deconstruct whether or not Swift ever had a romantic relationship with supermodel Karlie Kloss.
From Los Angeles Times
Hval’s songs continually question and deconstruct themselves, both in lyrics and music.
From New York Times
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