tear down
Example Sentences
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Last year, the Berlin State Monuments Council said it was critical of plans to tear down the bunker, which it said had "significant historical value".
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
We saw the bulldozers tear down the East Wing of the White House, the many renderings of what the new structure is going to look like.
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
The Dolphins have missed the playoffs in back-to-back years and are now prepared to tear down a large chunk of their roster this offseason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
"We have to make progress one way or the other to tear down the barriers that prevent us from being a true global giant," she said, calling the current system "fragmentation on steroids."
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
“Shall we tear down the stables in Central Park too? I know how much horses can annoy you.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
