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n. - The act of breaking down; An event (or the result of an event) that completely ruins something.

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  • The OPFOR uses the term demolition in reference to the destruction of buildings and engineer works (bridges, fortifications, roads).
  • Navy SEALs, special forces, experts in demolition and underwater work.
  • Owner of the complex also said Pull building 7″ which in demolition lingo means blow it up!
  • The Rivers State government asserts that the demolition is necessary to implement an urban renewal project initiated in 2009.
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