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 future of the project, which has already seen the historic East Wing of the White House abruptly torn down, is being fought over in the courts.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 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
In Russia, tsarist monuments were replaced by statues of Communist leaders, which in turn were torn down — statues of Stalin also fell in Hungary, Georgia and Albania.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
The facade had been torn down, revealing the inner rooms like a dollhouse.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
