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implode
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To link component pieces to a major assembly. It may also refer to compressing data using a particular technique. Contrast with explode.


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3 million over the next few years to improve roadway access to Marina Park and basically double its size onto the historic Saskatchewan Pool 6 grain elevator property, which was imploded in 2002.
I enjoy explaining to my friends just what the demolition industry is really--like for example, that fewer than 1 percent of all buildings are imploded, much of the work is done by use of attachments on excavators (although the wrecking ball is still around), and these contractors are more worried about safety and recovering materials to save money than doing something crazy.
Little did the Hunters know that two weeks ago Winborn helped them by injuring his ankle, and Friday night, host Canoga Park went about its business while Grant imploded.
 
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