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 answer isn’t to tear down communities like Kiryas Joel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
I tear down the road on my board, my hair streaming out behind me, the wind making my eyes water.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
