demolishing
Example Sentences
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But they dreaded demolishing the 800-square-foot cabin because it held such strong family memories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Sabastian Sawe wasn’t the only winner Sunday when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in a legal race, demolishing the world record at the London Marathon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
The straightforward solution, after demolishing the adjoining building, would have been to extend the facade to the south.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
He started the night by ending a near three-year and 10-match losing run against compatriot Gerwyn Price, before demolishing world number one Luke Littler 6-1 in the semi-finals.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
When she put up the post, written after a visit to Ranyinudo’s office, about the governments demolishing of hawkers’ shacks, an anonymous commenter wrote, This is like poetry.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
