brick

Example Sentences

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We are told a brick was thrown at it.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The building of the case is well done but what’s most memorable is the impenetrable brick wall of denial constructed by Shirilla’s family and friends in the face of that evidence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

His sudden transformation into a brick wall would have seemed impossible to anyone who watched him in the regular season, when he posted the fifth-worst save percentage among starting goalies in the NHL.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

He kept his eyes on the ground and, though he tried to remain calm, his heart felt like a brick in his throat as he ascended the steps.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova