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Last month, the issue made headlines in New York City, where the dozen-person congregation of West-Park Presbyterian Church is trying to sell its 19th-century building to a developer who will demolish it and build apartments.

From Slate • Jul. 13, 2023

The one-year building project will demolish the current 14,000-square-foot warehouse and replace it with a 43,286-square facility that features expanded food storage and a new area for training volunteers.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2023

If the jury credits that statement, it will demolish the argument that Trump only sought to conceal the tawdry facts from Melania.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2023

"We will demolish some unsafe buildings based on the recommendation and under the guidance of federal experts."

From Reuters • Jan. 10, 2023

That will demolish two millions and a half.

From The Puppet Crown by MacGrath, Harold