dismantle

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Washington has for decades led efforts to dismantle North Korea's nuclear programme, but summits, sanctions and diplomatic pressure have had little impact.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Iraqi civilians initially tried to pull it down, scaling the statue to secure a noose around its neck, but were unable to dismantle it.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

U.A.E. authorities are weighing several measures to dismantle illicit Iranian operations, officials familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“The only remedy is to use legitimate state power to dismantle terrorism and terror networks,” Miller wrote in a statement.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

“We prove that the world can be like this room. It can be a safe and equal space for everyone. We just need to dismantle the walls of privilege and oppression.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie