bulldoze
verb (used with object)
to clear, level, or reshape the contours of (land) by or as if by using a bulldozer.
bulldozing
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present participleof bulldoze.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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While a ceasefire began on April 17, the destruction, demolitions and bulldozing in southern areas have only intensified, affecting homes, infrastructure, schools, places of worship and farmland.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
He made good on these promises, with what the Times called “bureaucratic bulldozing, rather than legislative transparency” characterizing his two terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
But the Red Roses did not have things all their own way in the opening 40 minutes, with Wales hitting back through Keira Bevan and a bulldozing Kelsey Jones.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Fall River is one of those northern post-industrial cities that’s been futilely trying to reverse decline for decades, first by bulldozing historic neighborhoods to build highways, and now by constructing breweries and farmer’s markets.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
Miguel was waiting on the steps of the Lonogan house, work gloves in his lap, a little sheepdog frantically bulldozing his knee.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
