deconstruct

Example Sentences

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Residents told me they don’t think the government has enough money to deconstruct it safely.

From New York Times

Bows and ruffles, traditional symbols of femininity, were deconstructed and recontextualized.

From Seattle Times

Their written exchange mirrored how the landmark decision was discussed, debated and deconstructed among friends and families — including the Whiteheads — at dinner tables, in group chats and on social media.

From New York Times

Ever since Penn and Teller burst on the scene, every magician seemed to be deconstructing illusions while doing them.

From New York Times

Mirroring the growing popularity of prefabricated construction, Barbie’s A-frame house was modular; children could deconstruct it by pulling the sections apart.

From Seattle Times