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demolition

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


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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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