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demolish

[dih-mol-ish] / dɪˈmɒl ɪʃ /


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"How can they be looking to demolish everything without knowing if people are still under there?" she said.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The inspector ordered her to cease using the building as a dwelling, remove the unauthorised structure and demolish the "unlawful extension" to the barn.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

The owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 are suing the city of L.A. and Mayor Karen Bass for the right to demolish the property.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

Marshall’s plans to demolish a former youth hostel built during the Art Deco period to make way for a sports field was blocked by the Historic Preservation Board, which mandated he preserve the building’s facade.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

His mind shriveled as he thought of the unanswerable, mad arguments with which O’Brien would demolish him.

From "1984" by George Orwell

But “Influencers” both dwells in and demolishes an online, text-happy, selfie-saturated world, one that thrives on misinformation and FOMO-mongering and drives CW more than a little crazy.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 9, 2025

"If the government demolishes our houses, at least give us a solution. Tell us where to go. We don't know where to go," she said.

From BBC May 3, 2024

Tyler Locklear demolishes a baseball that was easily the hardest-hit in live BP today, landing beyond the white trucks over the left-field wall.

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2024

That demolishes Meadows’ argument that his conduct fell under his duties as a federal official and therefore must be tried in federal court.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2023

Woo demolishes the cinnamon dip with one sweeping lick.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

El-Sayed is eager to face Rogers, predicting, with characteristic moxie, that in the future, if “you say ‘Mike Rogers,’ it’ll be like: ‘Remember when Abdul just completely demolished that man’s political future?’

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

"No structure will be demolished as long as there are victims still to be found or people to be recovered," Transport Minister Francisco Garces told a press conference two days ago.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Homes were demolished, chapels flattened and communities displaced in Port Talbot when Wales' first stretch of motorway was built at a cost of more than £5m.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Manson’s connection to the home lingered for decades, and less than 30 years after those murders, the dwelling, which had been owned by music producer Terry Melcher, was demolished.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

The cub demolished it in its powerful jaws, then curled up and went instantly to sleep: a gently heaving ball of hot grey fur.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

“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

The straightforward solution, after demolishing the adjoining building, would have been to extend the facade to the south.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

He started the night by ending a near three-year and 10-match losing run against compatriot Gerwyn Price, before demolishing world number one Luke Littler 6-1 in the semi-finals.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

Seabiscuit buried the field, demolishing the track record by 1% seconds.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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