demolishing

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Sabastian Sawe wasn’t the only winner Sunday when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in a legal race, demolishing the world record at the London Marathon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Authorities will also begin reinforcing buildings that are able to be rehabilitated "and demolishing those at risk of collapse", he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed the suit on Friday, arguing that the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing in October.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Some thieves say they got it lawfully, while demolishing a building or replacing old wire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

I don’t want to admit that I was eavesdropping, but I want to tell him I don’t trust Evelyn, or the factionless, or anyone who speaks so casually about demolishing an entire faction.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth