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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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The fire destroyed two structures — a cabin and an equipment shed — and forced the evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees, who were rescued by a Santa Barbara County Fire Department helicopter.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026 -
Covers personal property used to secure a loan as collateral if it's destroyed.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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There, on the Hudson River waterfront, David Wojnarowicz wrote poems and painted murals alongside Luis Frangella and Mike Bidlo, while Peter Hujar and Dirk Rowntree photographed scenes of impromptu happenings and performances, before the site was demolished in 1984.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Playing in Cincinnati, just about 100 miles away from his hometown of Louisville, Daylen Lile demolished a home run in the 10th inning on Wednesday to help the Washington Nationals earn an 8-7 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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For the three legs of the Triple Crown, jockeys earn a wide range of sums to wear brand logos on their pants, typically varying from low to mid five-figures.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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The series has since earned GLAAD Media Awards, a Peabody Award win, and 18 Canadian Screen Awards nominations, signaling both its critical acclaim and cultural impact.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Since 2015, it has been held in ten different cities, including Las Vegas, where a red carpet was constructed atop the Bellagio’s fountain pool, and Nashville, where rowdy attendees ruined bachelorette parties on Broadway.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Many riads were in a state of disrepair, crammed with striking examples of traditional craftsmanship going to ruin.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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When the hotel was torn down in 1937, many of the blocks used to build it were sold off intact.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Temporary units, like most of Frontier housing, were eventually torn down, but the feds were in no real rush to do it.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In Germany itself, neo-Nazis are gaining ground.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Rookie Gabriela Jaquez scored a team-high 20 points to go with eight rebounds for the Sky, who gained a 40-38 lead just before halftime and never trailed again.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Around the same time as the engagement photo shoots, the brides-to-be start mending their porcelain plates, which were ceremoniously shattered so the brides-to-be could mend them.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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When her husband Karl finds her after years of searching, that hope is shattered, forcing her to return to Vienna – into a society that once sought to erase her.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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That makes advertising and marketing by far their biggest expense.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Like ballet flats, these shoes have a low-profile silhouette, which will make a sweet complement to breezy blouses and midi skirts in the summer months.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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