vandal

The vandal surely didn’t mean to, but Wallace contends that he wound up uniting the neighborhood as never before.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

And yet here comes Simon Armitage, the poet laureate of the U.K., with his stunning new verse translation, not as a vandal of antiquity but as a lucid accomplice to its endurance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

His ability to freely make art without being punished as a vandal by authorities could be hampered now that he’s recognizable as Gunningham, or Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

Both of them privately believed that the real Mother Paula’s vandal was still on the loose, but they would not share their suspicions with each other.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

But on Monday, vandals scratched the star, which was dedicated in 1984, leaving Parton's name badly defaced, with video on social media showing the damage.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

In this case, he blamed vandals for damaging the pool.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

The new 6th Street Bridge, hailed as a civic landmark just steps away, was promptly stripped of its wiring by vandals and now sits pitch black at night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Trump said vandals also destroyed the grass surrounding the pool.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

Since the police chief was getting pressure to stop the incidents, Officer Delinko knew that catching the vandals would be a feather in his cap—and possibly the first step toward a promotion.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen