plaster
Example Sentences
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Archaeologists uncovered more than 5,000 fragments of painted wall plaster, along with bronze fittings from doors and windows, pointing to richly decorated structures.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
“There’s a freedom. There’s a real freedom. And it’s nice. It’s just so much nicer than the plaster of the past.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
One strike brought plaster down on their heads; another ground the whole plant to a halt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
"They're using a sticking plaster on something that needs major surgery. It's a waste of money."
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Magdalys screamed as a flaming chunk of plaster plummeted from the rafters.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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