- present participle of demolish.
demolishing
Example Sentences
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“We’re encouraging people to spread out and support independent businesses rather than all going to one place and demolishing the kitchen.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Anta collaborated with Chinese scientists to develop a type of foam cushion made with nitrogen that provides extra bounciness—all but demolishing Nike’s competitive moat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The president has also made a permanent mark on the White House itself, demolishing the East Wing of the building as part of his plans to build a ballroom.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Trump has embarked on several other major renovations in Washington, including demolishing the East Wing of the White House, where he aims to build a huge ballroom.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
Seabiscuit buried the field, demolishing the track record by 1% seconds.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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