tear down

Example Sentences

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We saw the bulldozers tear down the East Wing of the White House, the many renderings of what the new structure is going to look like.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Design fans were upset by the couple’s decision to tear down the original structure, known as the Zimmerman House, which dated to the 1950s and was considered a design gem.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He had no right to unilaterally tear down part of the White House.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever — not President Trump, not President Joe Biden, and not anyone else," the lawsuit says.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

I tear down the road on my board, my hair streaming out behind me, the wind making my eyes water.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu