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Demolished

/dɪˈmɒlɪʃt/verb / adjective
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Demolished refers to the complete destruction or tearing down of a structure, such as a building, often to make way for new construction or to eliminate hazards. In modern usage, it's frequently applied metaphorically to describe utterly defeating an idea, argument, or opponent in contexts like debates or sports, highlighting a sense of total and irreversible dismantling.

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In 1997, the controlled demolition of the 47-story J.L. Hudson Department Store in Detroit used over 2,800 pounds of explosives and took just 17 seconds, setting a record for the tallest building ever imploded and showcasing the precision of modern demolition engineering that prevents widespread damage.

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