demolitions
Britishplural noun
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explosives, as when used to blow up bridges, etc
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( as modifier )
a demolitions expert
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targets prepared for destruction by explosives
Example Sentences
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That was one of the things that helped to authorize more than $250 million in federal money for demolitions in Detroit, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars across the United States.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Residents say the demolitions began two days before Christmas, when excavation teams accompanied by armed police moved into sections of the waterfront settlement facing the Atlantic Ocean.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
The state government has defended the demolitions, saying they are targeting homes built beneath high voltage power lines.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
The demolitions are the latest blow to Unrwa, whose work has been severely curtailed since the new laws took effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Second Platoon should look for it and fix the location of air vents for the demolitions teams, who would come in directly behind.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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