demolitions

British  

/ ˌdiː-, ˌdɛməˈlɪʃənz /

plural noun

1. 1. explosives, as when used to blow up bridges, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      a demolitions expert

2. targets prepared for destruction by explosives

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Example Sentences

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

Residents say the demolitions -- which an NGO says has displaced over 30,000 people -- were done without warning, a claim the Lagos state government disputes.

From Barron's

In some cases, the movements of blocks were followed by demolitions of nearby buildings by the IDF.

From BBC

The Jerusalem municipality, which administers both west and east Jerusalem, has previously said demolitions are carried out to address illegal construction and to enable the development of infrastructure or green spaces.

From Barron's

The demolitions, affecting 25 buildings housing up to 100 families, were announced earlier this week and are scheduled for Thursday.

From Barron's