demolishing

Example Sentences

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“We’re encouraging people to spread out and support independent businesses rather than all going to one place and demolishing the kitchen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But they dreaded demolishing the 800-square-foot cabin because it held such strong family memories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Sabastian Sawe wasn’t the only winner Sunday when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in a legal race, demolishing the world record at the London Marathon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Trump has embarked on several other major renovations in Washington, including demolishing the East Wing of the White House, where he aims to build a huge ballroom.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Unfortunately, his success in demolishing the supposed antipathy between garlic and magnets remained hidden from history until very recently; it is della Porta who established the new fact within the world of learning, not Garzoni.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton