- present participle of demolish.
demolishing
Example Sentences
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The cost of Gary, Ind.’s blight elimination campaign, which includes demolishing part of the downtown, securing investment from local employers and resurrecting dormant neighborhoods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
But they dreaded demolishing the 800-square-foot cabin because it held such strong family memories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 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
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
Seabiscuit buried the field, demolishing the track record by 1% seconds.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
