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
“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
U.S. negotiators have pushed for Iran to dismantle several nuclear sites and transfer its remaining enriched uranium out of the country, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Now they’re inside, trying to figure out how to dismantle the hover ladders.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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