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• plural of demolition.

demolitions

British  

/ ˌdɛməˈlɪʃənz, ˌdiː- /

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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demolitions

But Lebanon still reports intermittent Israeli strikes and broad demolitions of civilian buildings in southern villages and towns.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 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

Authorities say such demolitions are meant to deter militancy, but critics call them collective punishment.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

When he came up he saw that everybody—the ammo carriers, the demolitions guys, the machine gunners, everybody—they were all dropping everything into the water and going under like Ishmael.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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