demolish
verb (used with object)
to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze.
had been demolishing
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past perfect progressiveof demolish.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Against Duke, Bacot had been demolishing the Blue Devils in the low post, using all of his 240 pounds to push defenders off him for rebounds and forceful buckets at the rim.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2022
