demolish
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The owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 are suing the city of L.A. and Mayor Karen Bass for the right to demolish the property.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Because he has asthma, he chose to demolish the entire venting and duct system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Superior Court Judge threw out the suit in September 2025, calling it “an ill-disguised motion to win so they can demolish the home.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would not demolish the Kennedy Center but hinted at major changes, a day after announcing he is closing the famed Washington arts venue for two years for renovations.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
His mind shriveled as he thought of the unanswerable, mad arguments with which O’Brien would demolish him.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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