The towers had already become famous and there was opposition from around the world.

By the 1970s the tower had become unsafe, and in 1976 the church was declared redundant.

Meanwhile, the tower had become surrounded by new condominiums.

Even keeping it painted was an expensive chore, and the tower was becoming somewhat run down.

Over the years, the tower became increasingly run down and many tenants left.

The tower and the castle became of antiquarian interest only.

I fully recognize what a tower of strength you could become in that daunting task.

Her 48-story, glass-sheathed tower would become, in effect, a vertical street.

However, Long's tower became unstable and was removed in 1916.

The tower was becoming dangerous and orders were given that the bells should not be rung.