brick

Example Sentences

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In each of his previous two finals, however, he ran into brick walls named Alcaraz and Sinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Swallowing the massive pills felt like forcing a brick down a paper towel roll.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

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

As the brick walls grew taller, he knew he would be entombed inside the labyrinth.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova