demolish
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Millett also asked whether anything could be done if the government decided, for example, to demolish the Statue of Liberty.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
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
An application to demolish the property, which dates back to the 1700s, was refused last year.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Marshall’s plans to demolish a former youth hostel built during the Art Deco period to make way for a sports field was blocked by the Historic Preservation Board, which mandated he preserve the building’s facade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“I certainly hope it isn’t snowing up north. My system simply will not function under those conditions. And please watch out for Greyhound Scenicruisers along the way. They’ll demolish a toy like this.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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