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demolitions

British  
/ ˌdiː-, ˌdɛməˈlɪʃənz /

plural noun

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

    2. ( as modifier )

      a demolitions expert

  1. targets prepared for destruction by explosives

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

"Most buildings in Bint Jbeil are destroyed," he said, with most demolitions and detonations occurring since the truce.

From Barron's May 22, 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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