torn down
Example Sentences
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He invoked the political philosopher Edmund Burke, who warned that institutions take careful effort to build but can be torn down quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The school disbanded in the 1960s, and the building was torn down in the 1990s.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
“At the same time as architectural homes are being marketed as high-end, collectible art, others are being torn down to build new,” midcentury modern architecture expert Adriene Biondo said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Four homes have been already torn down this winter due to erosion, with six more already starting to be demolished on Monday.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
The facade had been torn down, revealing the inner rooms like a dollhouse.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
