demolition
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Building the grand staircase today would require the demolition of hundreds of apartments and stores.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It said it had been informed by the contractor The Hill Group that checks before demolition did not identify nesting birds within the building that would prevent works from proceeding.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
She titled her memoir after Trump began demolition on the East Wing, the traditional home of the first lady’s offices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
But before I reach the gallery I come to a wall of plywood, concealing a demolition.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing demolition
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