demolition

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The demolition also destroyed the community primary school, leaving nearly 500 pupils out of class for months.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The “restart timeline is a stubborn mule,” Raj told MarketWatch, and “repumping the battered energy heart is a multiyear demolition derby, not a weekend DIY.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The demolition and foundation-building already is completed, but aboveground construction was due to begin next month.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

As part of the deal, TSG must pay for the demolition of the stables, grandstand and adjoining structures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

There was a sign for a demolition company, and the windows had been removed so that only the shell of the building remained.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti