buildings

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These followed a magnitude 6.9 quake days earlier that killed 76 people and destroyed or damaged 72,000 buildings in Cebu province in central Philippines, according to government figures.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

What happens to the quads and buildings when students leave for good?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"There are many people seeking to regenerate the Shankill Road, to bring derelict buildings back into use."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A series of military exercises taking place in empty buildings across the Southland are scaring residents and rattling neighbors as the sound of gunfire rings out in the dark and troops descend from helicopters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Natalie caught movement out of the corner of her eye and turned to see an older white man staggering out from his hiding place a few buildings away, gaping and staring in disbelief.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz