brick

Example Sentences

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Borough — Located in Minneapolis’ North Loop, Borough occupies a warehouse building that embraces industrial charm with exposed brick, visible pipes and comfortable seating.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"I feel a sense of massive relief because I've been banging my head against a brick wall for decades", he says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Cookie is thrilled to win a commission from Chuck Halsey, a neurosurgeon, to renovate his brick mansion in Pill Hill, “a once-fashionable neighborhood filled with doctors.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Ornamental bay windows protrude from the sooty brick exterior that I estimate to be seventeenth century.

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