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Recent Examples of deconstruction The weaponization and deconstruction of our institutions and republic are no laughing matter. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 The result is a fascinating deconstruction of the documentary process, with Pretsell both charmed and exasperated by his mercurial and temperamental subject. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 Take Derrida, whose brand of deconstruction came to stand for both the grandest insights and worst excesses of theory. — Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The architecture department of Tbilisi’s city hall issued a permit allowing for the concert hall’s demolition, mandating the venue’s deconstruction by December 25th. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deconstruction
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Noun
  • The typical analysis of our continent — low growth, little liquidity, endless bureaucracy — doesn’t apply to Sweden.
    — Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Their analysis also considered 20 representative EV models from 15 manufacturers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The State Law Enforcement Division didn't say if their investigation into any of the men is continuing.
    — MEG KINNARD, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In January, the FBI raided a Post reporter’s home, as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of mishandling sensitive national security information.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Deconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruction. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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