dismantle

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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

Released just three months after the original aired in North America, "Dhurandhar" continues the story of an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistani crime syndicates and politics, seeking to dismantle a terror network.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 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

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

I could probably dismantle it and bring it in a piece at a time, but there's a pretty compelling reason not to.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir