as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits
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Some of the deconstruction work had been completed when the Hawaii Court of Appeals issued a temporary injunction earlier this year.
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Lilit Marcus, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
What's next after the dams come down The final deconstruction, including some remaining riverside infrastructure, is slated to be completed by the end of September.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
It was determined the tower could not be salvaged, which led to its deconstruction and removal from the skyline of the mansion.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2024
Advertisement California Battered Wayfarers Chapel must be completely dismantled to be saved
May 13, 2024
Chapel leaders hope to eventually rebuild the historic landmark, but the deconstruction has bought them time to determine what will come next without the threat of losing everything.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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Lilit Marcus, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
What's next after the dams come down The final deconstruction, including some remaining riverside infrastructure, is slated to be completed by the end of September.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
It was determined the tower could not be salvaged, which led to its deconstruction and removal from the skyline of the mansion.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2024
Advertisement California Battered Wayfarers Chapel must be completely dismantled to be saved
May 13, 2024
Chapel leaders hope to eventually rebuild the historic landmark, but the deconstruction has bought them time to determine what will come next without the threat of losing everything.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Deconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruction. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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