dismantle

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He added that he feels his only option is to "dismantle the cottages and render them unhabitable" by removing the kitchens and bathrooms.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Washington also must dismantle Iran’s shadow banking system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Washington has for decades led efforts to dismantle North Korea's nuclear programme, but summits, sanctions and diplomatic pressure have had little impact.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“The only remedy is to use legitimate state power to dismantle terrorism and terror networks,” Miller wrote in a statement.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Still, it hurt to fold the linen and set it aside, and hurt even more to drag the mattress from the frame so that I could dismantle it.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros