disassembly
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Musk justified the "rapid unscheduled disassembly" of these rockets, to use the entrepreneur's favorite euphemism for explosions, by saying they were part of the learning process.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The company would later confirm what it called a "rapid unscheduled disassembly".
From BBC • May 29, 2025
"During Starship's ascent burn, the vehicle experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and contact was lost. Our team immediately began coordination with safety officials to implement pre-planned contingency responses," the company wrote.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2025
Agency for International Development, is undergoing rapid, unplanned disassembly.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025
There was much to teach in a short time to these newly arrived migrants, who had never before seen anything like the parade of cows on Swift’s disassembly line.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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