brick

Example Sentences

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“When you lay a brick every time you get a chance, and you lay it perfectly fine, at the end of the day you get a big castle,” Wembanyama said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Cherry claimed her colleagues on the finance and audit committee found that Murrell was "refusing to show them the books", while questions asked by the national executive committee were met with a "brick wall".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"His death is my greatest pain," said Cherifa, her voice trembling, from inside a rough brick shelter.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Marcus Smart, who missed nine of 13 shots, threw up a brick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Crews have hammered up long wooden huts on the lawn, with more in progress, and they’re adding brick walls around the huts.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin