demolish
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Themed around the story of a relationship, it's infused with the sound of a ticking clock, counting down to the moment where the 27-year-old's anxieties and insecurities demolish the whole thing.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
An application to demolish the property was refused last year.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Because he has asthma, he chose to demolish the entire venting and duct system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Graffiti, trash, trespassing and safety issues at the sprawling mall vexed local officials for so many years that they secured an injunction forcing the property owners to redevelop it or demolish it by August.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
It landed with a crash and started thwacking about with such thunder that I was afraid it would demolish the boat.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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