tear down
Example Sentences
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During three seasons as the Rams’ offensive coordinator, Mike LaFleur said McVay established strong foundations but also used his tireless energy to encourage assistants to tear down tried-and-true concepts and build them back, sparking innovation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The US National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit to stop the construction, saying "no president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 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
“They’re fixing to tear down the house, Mama,” I said.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
