What does tearing down mean?
Definitions for tearing down
tear·ing down
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word tearing down.
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razing, leveling, tearing down, demolishingnoun
complete destruction of a building
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tearing down
Tearing down generally refers to the act of completely dismantling or destroying something, typically a structure or building. This could be done for reasons such as redevelopment, renovation, or replacing old structures. It could also metaphorically refer to criticizing, refuting or debunking an idea, argument or reputation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tearing down in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tearing down in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom:
We are basically tearing down all customs duties immediately on some cheeses like Gouda and cheddar and on wine and there will also be elimination of tariffs for other things that have been very expensive to buy from Japan but also very expensive to export to Japan, shoes, clothes, leather, wood products, etc.
He claims to be a Trump Republican, but in the short time Mr. Vance has been active in politics he's spent the bulk of it tearing down President President Trump and mocking President Trump voters.
President Donald Trump and I will always support the right of Americans to peaceful protest, but rioting and looting is not peaceful protest, tearing down statues is not free speech. Those who do so will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, last week, Joe Biden didn't say one word about the violence and chaos engulfing cities across this country. Let me be clear, the violence must stop, whether in Minneapolis, Portland, or Kenosha.
They confessed to tearing down the voter lists because they liked the color pink.
We don't need to make America great again -- America has never stopped being great, but we do need to make America whole again. Instead of building walls, we need to be tearing down barriers. We need to show by everything we do that we really are in this together.
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