demolitions

/ ˌdiː-; ˌdɛməˈlɪʃənz /

plural noun

1. 1. explosives, as when used to blow up bridges, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      a demolitions expert

2. targets prepared for destruction by explosives

Example Sentences

Chief ministers of several states have linked such demolitions with their government's tough stance on crime.

From BBC

While victims include Hindu families, such demolitions have mostly targeted Muslims, especially after religious violence or protests, opposition leaders and activists say.

From BBC

Israel also denies that demolitions are part of deliberate policy of discrimination that has gathered pace under the cover of the distraction of the Gaza war.

From BBC

In 2003, another American activist with the organization, 23-year-old Rachel Corrie, was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer as she tried to block home demolitions in the Gaza Strip.

From Los Angeles Times

In the past four months, the IDF has destroyed hundreds of buildings near the corridor with air and artillery strikes, as well through controlled demolitions with explosives and bulldozers.

From BBC