demolition
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Rubble from the demolition blast was strewn around the house, and other relatives could be seen cleaning up the spaces that were still habitable.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Palii said he would look for a job so he can provide for his family: "There's no job I can't handle. Digging, hoeing, planting, building. I can even do demolition work."
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Daniel Dubois' demolition of Fabio Wardley has strengthened his position among the heavyweight elite.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Veterans Stadium in Long Beach is set for demolition to build a modern sports complex.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
It looks like it’s been through a demolition derby.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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Ms. Hazoutte argues that no demolitions should have occurred until the conclusion of a “national inquiry.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
Though these initiatives to improve transport and public spaces have too faced criticism for mass demolitions that have displaced tens of thousands of residents.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
"Most buildings in Bint Jbeil are destroyed," he said, with most demolitions and detonations occurring since the truce.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Second Platoon should look for it and fix the location of air vents for the demolitions teams, who would come in directly behind.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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