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vandal

[van-dl] / ˈvæn dl /


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A recent inspection “showed damage throughout the Reflecting Pool, even in the middle of the pool, where a vandal would not likely attempt to peel the lining,” the filing said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

At least four Teslas were vandalized on July 17 with an additional nine more on July 23, he said, adding that the vandal, who remains at large, wrote “offensive language” on the vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

SIASCONSET, Mass.— A vandal is at large on Nantucket, an island better known for gray-shingle cottages, boat shoes and billionaires.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

It’s also not lost on him that being father to the notorious swastika vandal isn’t a good look for the guy who’s trying to find investors for Dino-land and turn Chokecherry into the next Orlando.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

How will vandals and rioters now be brought to account?

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

But on Monday, vandals scratched the star, which was dedicated in 1984, leaving Parton's name badly defaced, with video on social media showing the damage.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

In this case, he blamed vandals for damaging the pool.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

“It didn’t peel off,” Burgum said during a July 5 CNN interview, insisting that vandals with boxcutters had caused the damage: “There were people literally trying to destroy part of the monument.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

To prevent burglars and vandals from breaking in, we’d hang laundry on the clothesline and put dirty dishes in the sink.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls


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