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Some polymers contain bonds that microbial enzymes can attack, allowing bacteria to dismantle them into smaller molecules.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

But was it the singular experience that set a man on a decades-long mission to dismantle technological society?

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

What’s it like being able to impart some of the truth about Iranian culture in ways that can dismantle stereotypes that have been fed to Americans or what we see on the news?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Such troops are much less likely than regular soldiers to dismantle illegal outposts, experts say.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Maybe having a mom who also wants to dismantle the patriarchy and a dad who wears frilly aprons will do that.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

Assembly Bill 2555 dismantles and streamlines an aging system that some researchers said kept far too many students classified as English learners months or even years after mastering the language.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Justice Elena Kagan’s majority opinion on Monday dismantles that theory piece by piece.

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026

The deal dismantles a major part of Drahi’s business empire, as he sells assets to lower debt amid rising interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

"This obviously completely dismantles Hugo Chavez’s oil model," said oil analyst Francisco Monaldi, while pointing out that the state will retain some discretion over the issuing of contracts to private players.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

He dismantles the machine, stares into its circuits, lets his fingers trace the journeys of electrons.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

When American forces discovered and dismantled the B8 reactor in 1945, it had never achieved criticality.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

“The U.S. assesses that the Soviet program was absorbed, not dismantled, by the Russian Federation, and that the program has continued and evolved.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., circled back later in the hearing and methodically dismantled the exchange.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

He had already impressed with his pace bowling, dismissing Root in his first over in Test cricket, then the way he dismantled the England attack on Friday was thrilling and audacious.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Her hand went to her knife, and as the footsteps faded, she dismantled the hammock and shoved her belongings back into her pack.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

Ultimately, World War II in Asia was about the dismantling of three empires—British, Dutch and French—and the birthing of new nations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The attacks led to the war in Afghanistan, which lasted for 20 years after the invasion’s initial success in dismantling al-Qaida and removing the Taliban government.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Zhu became known for his ardent anti-corruption drive, controversial dismantling of inefficient state-owned firms and integration of China with the global economy.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Lennon acknowledged the "narrative of our city" had already changed significantly since the early days of the peace process, but he added the Fleadh has been "transformational" in dismantling preconceptions about Belfast.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

De Klerk began a systematic dismantling of many of the building blocks of apartheid.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela