Example Sentences

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“We’re encouraging people to spread out and support independent businesses rather than all going to one place and demolishing the kitchen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Trump has embarked on several other major renovations in Washington, including demolishing the East Wing of the White House, where he aims to build a huge ballroom.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

As the Philadelphia Eagles were in the process of demolishing the favored Kansas City Chiefs by 18 points, I was screaming in front of the stunned and somewhat embarrassed faces of those sitting around me.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

More than 1,000 miles away in Wenzhou, authorities began demolishing the Yayang Church building, as seen in video obtained by the non-profit ChinaAid, which monitors religious persecution.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

I don’t want to admit that I was eavesdropping, but I want to tell him I don’t trust Evelyn, or the factionless, or anyone who speaks so casually about demolishing an entire faction.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth