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dismantle

[dis-man-tl] / dɪsˈmæn tl /


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He added that he feels his only option is to "dismantle the cottages and render them unhabitable" by removing the kitchens and bathrooms.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Security Council, in fact halted Iran’s nuclear program, forced Iran to dismantle most of it, and allowed strict international inspection.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Investors and builders were blindsided by the move and say it would effectively dismantle the single-family rental business for large companies and real-estate investment trusts—and lead to higher housing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

I argue that nothing short of a major social movement can successfully dismantle the new caste system.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander