vandal
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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
The tree-chopping vandal sparked great intrigue and outrage when residents spotted the wooden carnage on South Grand Avenue and other areas of city-owned property over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
“The vandal who damaged Flaco’s exhibit jeopardized the safety of the bird and is ultimately responsible for his death,” the Wildlife Conservation Society said in its statement.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024
Dana Matherson’s reaction to the harmless toy convinced the patrolman that he couldn’t possibly be the Mother Paula’s vandal.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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