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demolition

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


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Demolition work has begun on the remaining facade of a historic Glasgow building wrecked by a fire.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Demolition work is expected to begin later at a fire-ravaged building in Glasgow city centre.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Demolition of the more than 100-year-old area of the White House will make way for the ballroom project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Demolition is forbidden unless an environmental review has been approved.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

Demolition of one's idols is painful, and Carlyle had been an idol.

From The Education of Henry Adams by Adams, Henry




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