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demolition

[dem-uh-lish-uhn, dee-muh-] / ˌdɛm əˈlɪʃ ən, ˌdi mə- /


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Demolition work has begun on the remaining facade of a historic Glasgow building wrecked by a fire.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Demolition at federal agencies and the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Demolition of the more than 100-year-old area of the White House will make way for the ballroom project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Demolition of a former police station and courts on the site is due to begin soon, meaning that the council will be able to offer a fully cleared site to potential developers.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Demolition is undoubtedly a vulgar task; the highest glory of the statesman is to construct.

From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron




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