demolish
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An application to demolish the property was refused last year.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
I’m happy Phillipe is not around to see the digital renderings of what they plan to erect once they demolish the Taix chateau: another condo building with all the charm of a college dorm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
He added the operatives would work at a height above the danger and use hand tools to demolish the building.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 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
One day word came that the authorities had decided not to demolish all of Alexandra at one go, but in stages.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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