vandalize

Example Sentences

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The only time Arzu called the police when he was living there was when he saw “young kids” vandalize a neighbor’s home.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2023

Three years ago, a spate of incidents prompted lawmakers to stiffen laws penalizing those who vandalize Italy’s venerable cultural heritage.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Last school year, several schools closed bathrooms because of a TikTok trend that encouraged students to vandalize and steal paper towel dispensers and fire alarms.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2023

Mr. Jordan said he believes the Department of Justice has the ability to prosecute people who vandalize crisis pregnancy centers.

From Washington Times • Jan. 11, 2023

“And yes, if they’re going to go through all the hassle to vandalize one of my books, you’d think they’d check their spelling.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson