as in dismantling
to take apart
soldiers were expected to be able to demount and reassemble their weapons
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On a recent podcast, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said this is false, that the reorganization is about prudently stewarding taxpayer dollars, not dismantling the agency.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026 -
If Florida is worried about China’s rise, dismantling educational and cultural exchanges is a foolish response.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.—
Lauren Breunig,
Twin Cities,
2 Dec. 2025
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Features like front and rear locking differentials and a disconnecting front stabilizer bar help the truck crawl over obstacles that would challenge most pickups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are several natural gas marketers in the state, but the commission said Atlanta Gas Light is still responsible for the pipelines and connecting and disconnecting service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the time of reporting, the company had received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles detaching from the brush.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports of bristles detaching, including five cases that required medical treatment, the CPSC said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The security perimeter remained intact, but officers were breaking down the magnetometers, disassembling them, and placing them back in their cases.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Demounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demounting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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