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demolition

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


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Many residents facing demolition orders are opting to take sledgehammers to their own properties to avoid hefty costs and fines imposed by the municipality which typically total tens of thousands of dollars.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Chatterjee said the project was progressing with major demolition work completed, and that "securing access to high power electricity is critical for our planned transition".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He represents a group of residents potentially affected by the expansion, and estimates the demolition would displace some 3,000 people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

She titled her memoir after Trump began demolition on the East Wing, the traditional home of the first lady’s offices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Fizz gets off, and I go on to my creaky building in the midst of a congregation of old condominiums, neither retro cool nor demolition ready—yet.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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