wall

Example Sentences

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After an opening ceremony that featured Mexican movie star Salma Hayek and Colombian pop star Shakira, they transformed into a wall of noise during Mexico’s national anthem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"I feel a sense of massive relief because I've been banging my head against a brick wall for decades", he says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The primary suite is magnificent, with a floating fireplace and a glass-windowed wall that opens to a private balcony.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The wall is intended to curb illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking from Mexico, which have declined, according to official indicators.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And there in the center of the room was my bench, and next to mine Hans the apprentice’s, and against the wall old Christoffels’.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom