stonework

Example Sentences

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He said he would have liked to see the council consider closing the road at night or using a cherry-picker to carry out the stonework improvements.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The Hughes - Helen, 33, and Llyr, 36 - had been planning a home extension when heavy rainfall in February 2023 flooded exposed foundations, sending water through the stonework and under the floors.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

The lease shows he does have to keep paying for the upkeep of the house, ensuring the exterior stonework is in good condition every five years and painting the interior every seven years.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

“Three days ago, while admiring the stonework, I happened to notice a huge gash in the limestone that extended more than 25 yards long. It was deep and nasty!” he wrote.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2025

Most nights the girls hurry to the end of the block and climb into a cramped shelter and are kept awake by the crashing of stonework.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr