demolishing
demolishing
/dɪ ˈmɑ lɪ ʃɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) complete destruction of a building
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- So many people have left Halle, in fact, that the city is demolishing scores of vacant apartment blocks.
- And it would take an average of 65 years for the reduced carbon emissions from a new energy-efficient home to make up for the resources lost by demolishing an old one.
- Game play involves demolishing targets like a medieval castle or a spaceship using an arsenal of weapons such as slingshots and cannonballs.
Quotes
- Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat responded that if Netanyahu really wanted such talks, "he wouldn't make decisions like demolishing Palestinian houses."on Jun 26, 2010 By: Saeb Erekat Source: Las Vegas Sun
- "Demolishing a terrorist's house after an attack is the best deterrent," said Public Security Minister Avi Dichter.on Jul 22, 2008 By: Avi Dichter Source: USA Today
- "We are probably not demolishing sides like we might have two years ago, but we're grinding teams down and winning Test matches, and we're doing it well," Ponting was quoted as saying in the Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday.on Jun 18, 2008 By: Ricky Ponting Source: Daily News & Analysis
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