demolition

Example Sentences

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‘Repumping the battered energy heart is a multiyear demolition derby, not a weekend DIY.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 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

It is thought the demolition work could take several days.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The council has not yet announced when the demolition will be carried out.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He hoped the demolition would be quick, and he quoted a recent remark by Burnham: “‘Let it go; it has to go, so let it go.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson