- 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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In the face of the huge damage in Nabatieh and other south Lebanon towns and villages, including where Israeli forces have carried out sweeping demolitions, Nasrallah still expressed hope of returning permanently.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 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
"Most buildings in Bint Jbeil are destroyed," he said, with most demolitions and detonations occurring since the truce.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Visual evidence analysed by BBC Verify shows controlled demolitions have taken place in at least 12 border villages and towns since the beginning of March.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 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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