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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

Clarion Housing Group said ecological checks were carried out before demolition began and further checks undertaken throughout the works.

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

It includes plans for 33 apartments within three-and-a-half storey buildings and the demolition of the existing building to the east of Rodger's Quay.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He divided the men into a five-man demolition party, led by himself, and a five-man covering party, led by Haukelid.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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