demolition
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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 at federal agencies and the White House.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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 of a former police station and courts on the site is due to begin soon, meaning that the council will be able to offer a fully cleared site to potential developers.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025
Demolition is undoubtedly a vulgar task; the highest glory of the statesman is to construct.
From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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