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demolition

[dem-uh-lish-uhn, dee-muh-] / ˌdɛm əˈlɪʃ ən, ˌdi mə- /


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Since its dedication 100 years ago, Los Angeles Central Library has survived demolition threats, major arson fires and earthquakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Still economically dependent on Russia -- even as China muscles into the region -- officials frame the demolition drive as cost-efficient.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

At the Tour Championship in Manchester this month, Zhao sent out a warning with an emphatic 10-3 demolition of Trump in the final.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

While he had initially expected the project to cost $15,000, the final bill for the demolition and replacement totaled $20,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“It looks like a demolition team came through here with sledgehammers.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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