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demolition

[dem-uh-lish-uhn, dee-muh-] / ˌdɛm əˈlɪʃ ən, ˌdi mə- /


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As part of the deal, TSG must pay for the demolition of the stables, grandstand and adjoining structures.

From Los Angeles Times

The demolition and foundation-building already is completed, but aboveground construction was due to begin next month.

From BBC

“Let’s get a spot on the grandstand for the demolition derby. If we go now, we’ll get front row seats.”

From Literature

"It's one of the mills that's never been touched, as in redevelopment, but there's only one thing now - demolition, I think," one man said.

From BBC

“Those aren’t bombs,” he said, “and certainly not guns. That’s demolition work. Germans. They’re probably blowing up bridges. It means they expect an attack but not that it’s here. It might not come for weeks.”

From Literature