tearing down

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But simply tearing down a statue or tearing down an empty building doesn’t change this underlying system.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

"Butcher's Stain" tells the story of an Arab-Israeli working in a Tel Aviv supermarket who is accused of tearing down hostage posters after the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Footage on Saturday showed a man standing on the London embassy's balcony and tearing down the Iranian flag.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

The 55-year-old’s Salt Lake City house has undergone multiple construction projects, including tearing down walls, to make room for her toy projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

As he was about to leave, he sensed Bristle tearing down the hill.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker