demolishing

Example Sentences

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Anta collaborated with Chinese scientists to develop a type of foam cushion made with nitrogen that provides extra bounciness—all but demolishing Nike’s competitive moat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The president has also made a permanent mark on the White House itself, demolishing the East Wing of the building as part of his plans to build a ballroom.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

As the Philadelphia Eagles were in the process of demolishing the favored Kansas City Chiefs by 18 points, I was screaming in front of the stunned and somewhat embarrassed faces of those sitting around me.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

My neighborhood has a way of demolishing any hope I have for a brighter future.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers