adobe

Example Sentences

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County officials signaled interest in rebuilding in fire zones with natural materials, such as adobe, but advocates say their policies make it nearly impossible.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Eventually, however, the lush commons became something like adobe hills.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

Hackman was a lover of the arts and a painter himself, so he fit in well: Santa Fe is known for its iconic adobe architecture and is home to more than 250 galleries.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

“Fortunately, we know a lot more about adobe than we did 50 years ago. It can be classified, tested and engineered just like any other building material.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

Then they were in sagebrush again, barreling along with the windows rolled up against the adobe dust that enveloped their vehicle.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols