- plural of demolition.
demolitions
Britishplural noun
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explosives, as when used to blow up bridges, etc
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a demolitions expert
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targets prepared for destruction by explosives
Example Sentences
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It has registered that in 2026, about 3,800 Palestinians have been displaced due to settler violence, demolitions and evictions - nearly half of them children.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In a 2-1 ruling, the court said that only Congress, not the president acting alone, can approve demolitions or design changes to the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
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
Two of the most publicized demolitions — Lexington Terrace in West Baltimore and Lafayette Courts in East Baltimore — were huge projects, housing hundreds of families, that served as centers for crime and infectious disease.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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