Meaning of dismantling in English

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  1. Noun

    dismantling

    Definitions

    1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)

    Examples

    • « Russia and the United States discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons »

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  • « Our nation was created in ways that allow human potential to prosper, and it created the greatest nation for people in the history of humanity. Now Obama is dismantling it, because he has no appreciation for our greatness. In fact, he resents it. He blames this country for whatever evils he sees around the world. »
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