demolishment

Example Sentences

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Sickler remembers only that her mentor had been devastated by the demolishment of his parents’ house in nearby Hackensack, where he began his recording career, capturing Miles Davis and others in the family living room.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2022

Olson and his family currently have a GoFundMe campaign set up to help with demolishment costs.

From Fox News • Jul. 15, 2021

Kissing my daughter’s tear-stained face while she clung to me—and trying not to cry myself—was wrenching in a way that seemed to symbolize the larger demolishment of our family.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2017

And he has little faith in the green initiative that officials tout as a benefit of the demolishment program.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2016

You will remember that first crash of thunder, as if the heavens were in demolishment?

From The Certain Hour by Cabell, James Branch