demolition

“We have to make way for the future,” Melton told city residents during a recent presentation of the demolition plans, sparking applause.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

In nearby Khan Younis, IDF drone footage showed a controlled demolition of a cluster of buildings beyond the Yellow Line.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Martin and Lewis were the founding fathers of an anarchic, side-splitting brand of comedy that combined pratfalls, ad-libbed wordplay and a sustained demolition of the fourth floor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Franklin completed the demolition of the original structure and began building a custom property that was completed in 2006.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Archie had watched Rollo’s swift demolition in dismay.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

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

While the majority of the south is Shia, Farah said Israel's demolitions in Yarun have included "the church hall, a convent and the Saint George school".

From Barron's ● May 22, 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

Visual evidence analysed by BBC Verify shows controlled demolitions have taken place in at least 12 border villages and towns since the beginning of March.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

Two of the most publicized demolitions — Lexington Terrace in West Baltimore and Lafayette Courts in East Baltimore — were huge projects, housing hundreds of families, that served as centers for crime and infectious disease.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell