demolished

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Take the now demolished Coliseum Theater on 181st Street, which served as a foundational space for Vargas’ path to cinema.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

It began construction in September, and by October, the entire East Wing had been demolished.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Architectural landmarks and art, including mosaics, frescoes and sculptures, have been rapidly demolished.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

We found more than 460 buildings had been demolished in Aita al-Shaab alone.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Circling the hill were tumbledown stables and something resembling a demolished chicken roost.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander