demolished

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It began construction in September, and by October, the entire East Wing had been demolished.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Architectural landmarks and art, including mosaics, frescoes and sculptures, have been rapidly demolished.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The East Wing of the White House, which was constructed in 1902, was demolished in October to make way for the multi-million dollar ballroom.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The community erupted when the Neumanns demolished a church to make way for their school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As we waited for an answer all I could think of was Conchetta’s ripped dress—the one Helen Kazinski had demolished.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel