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vandalism

[van-dl-iz-uhm] / ˈvæn dlˌɪz əm /


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Authorities have admitted to security and intelligence failures that paved the way for the clashes, large-scale looting and vandalism of public property that erupted on October 17.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Breaking laws against trespassing, vandalism and theft must come with strict consequences if we don’t want the White House to go the way of Limoges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

And in Humboldt County, the goal of moving Centerville Road inland has long faced pushback from adjacent private landowners, who have refused to grant right-of-way access because they worried about trespassing, vandalism and safety issues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

The demonstrations drew large crowds, but a stronger police presence helped limit vandalism and property damage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

“Yes, well sure . . . I—I guess so ... I mean, it’s not like anybody’s been hurt . . . umm ... I mean, it’s not like vandalism or stealing or something like that...”

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements


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