torn down
Example Sentences
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He invoked the political philosopher Edmund Burke, who warned that institutions take careful effort to build but can be torn down quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But Pratt needs to realize that Angelenos don’t want the city to be torn down, as dissatisfied as they may be.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The block is about to be demolished to make way for a gleaming new residential complex, and the mosaic is to be torn down.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
“At the same time as architectural homes are being marketed as high-end, collectible art, others are being torn down to build new,” midcentury modern architecture expert Adriene Biondo said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
“Integration has torn down some barriers,” he said.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
