Example Sentences

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He founded Evergrande in 1996, as China was dismantling its system of state-provided housing and urbanizing fast.

From Reuters • Aug. 31, 2023

In a reversal, the Memphis police announced Saturday that it was dismantling the Scorpion unit that had employed the five officers in the case.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023

When she ascended to the throne in 1953, her role as monarch was almost entirely symbolic and Britain was dismantling its empire, ceding to demands from the colonies for their independence.

From Scientific American • Oct. 28, 2022

Last Friday, the ministry said North Korea was dismantling the Haegumgang Hotel, a floating hotel docked at a coastal area in the resort.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2022

One was dismantling and reassembling his gun—a 9mm Browning High Power pistol.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz