demolish
verb (used with object)
to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze.
has demolished
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present perfectof demolish (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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On both sides of the road leading to the settlement from Israel, the army has demolished stores in recent days and blocked several dirt roads to Palestinian communities with piles of rubble.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
It did raid the scam city of Shwe Kokko, but only entered a few buildings, and to date has demolished only one.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
However, the military has acknowledged it has demolished buildings throughout the area.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
For several years, the city has demolished vacant and dilapidated structures - the kind that lead to blight and attract crime.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 19, 2020
There is one point upon which the Reviewer is certain he has "demolished" Calef.
From Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply by Charles Wentworth Upham
