demolition
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He represents a group of residents potentially affected by the expansion, and estimates the demolition would displace some 3,000 people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
During the demolition, she writes, “I received pictures of the destruction step by step from people in DC. I could barely look.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Clarion Housing Group said ecological checks were carried out before demolition began and further checks undertaken throughout the works.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Since its dedication 100 years ago, Los Angeles Central Library has survived demolition threats, major arson fires and earthquakes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
He is a demolition expert and the Barracks was the local name for Barrington Heights, the tallest tower block in our South London borough.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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