tear down
Example Sentences
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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
Design fans were upset by the couple’s decision to tear down the original structure, known as the Zimmerman House, which dated to the 1950s and was considered a design gem.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
He had no right to unilaterally tear down part of the White House.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 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
He wanted to bellow at the world, cry out against her death, topple buildings, split the earth open, tear down trees.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
