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Plural
demolitions
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the act or process of destroying or breaking apart a building or other structure
- The demolition of the old factory began early this morning.
- The city approved the demolition of abandoned buildings.
- The demolition of the bridge was necessary for new construction.
- He watched the controlled demolition from a safe distance.
- Demolition requires careful planning to avoid damaging nearby structures.
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2
the act of demolishing