Sentence examples for gradually demolished from inspiring English sources

The aftershocks continue, and even now the city center remains closed as buildings are gradually demolished and the plans for the rebuilding of Christchurch begin.

The point of view is that of someone who is observing the train as it comes to a halt and is gradually demolished.

Houses were gradually demolished until the only buildings left were the church and a windmill, Mr Sewill said.

It was damaged in the Civil War and gradually demolished but still holds fragments of original buildings.

At present, some gecekondu areas are being gradually demolished and replaced by modern mass-housing compounds.

Chipaumire slowly and blithely tells a tale about a princess while occasionally flicking looks at Mr. Badolo that may indicate amusement or irritation.She also gradually demolishes a bunch of flowers, strewing torn petals over the floor.She speaks and performs so calmly and well that the more nonsensical aspects of this are readily acceptable.Mr.Mr

Among the pieces she pasted into her scrapbook, probably in the 1930s, was a newspaper cutting about the prison: "Dartmoor will not be the same when the famous prison is there no longer … By a sort of poetic justice Dartmoor prisoners themselves will gradually demolish the grim buildings and no new jail will be built there".

What gave the house a singular aspect was that she had gradually acquired, and demolished, the half-dozen surrounding houses, and put a brick wall around her little urban estate.

In response to this demand, the 9th district is evolving quite rapidly: older monstrosities have been demolished and are gradually giving way to shiny rectangular prefabs; squares have been renovated and cleaned; local bars have sprung up; and other noteworthy destinations continue to open with the help of substantial government investment.

The gaol gradually slowed its operations, and demolished portions of the original site between 1880 and 1924.

It further demolished his youthful assumption that assets gradually appreciated over time — that markets were linear.