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Recent Examples of brick wall
Adames would’ve run through a stop sign, a brick wall, an alien forcefield and a burning building to account for Devers’ first RBI in a Giants uniform.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Three little raggedy boys sit in a row pressed against each other on a mound of rubble in front of a worn plastered brick wall in 1915 in Esztergom, Hungary, Kertész’s homeland.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
With no foul territory, Benson had to choose between hitting the brick wall and pulling up to find the wall at the possible expense of losing track of the ball in the sun.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
The throw bounced off the brick wall and sharply towards the first base dugout.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Three little raggedy boys sit in a row pressed against each other on a mound of rubble in front of a worn plastered brick wall in 1915 in Esztergom, Hungary, Kertész’s homeland.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
With no foul territory, Benson had to choose between hitting the brick wall and pulling up to find the wall at the possible expense of losing track of the ball in the sun.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
The throw bounced off the brick wall and sharply towards the first base dugout.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brick wall
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The dining room has been tastefully designed with its stone walls and low-lighting; the stone walls help keep the place cool, a plus in this summer’s tropical weather.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Photos shared by the agency show the inside of the tunnel with stone walls and a metal track system.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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This interpretation aligns with the ADA’s broader purpose, which is to eliminate barriers that prevent full and equal participation in everyday life.—
Dekel Skoop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Cities in eastern Contra Costa County, including Antioch and Pittsburg, are expected to break the 100-degree barrier on Thursday and then perhaps again on Friday, while Concord is expected to peak at 99 on Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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On May 19, Israel lifted an 11-week aid blockade on Gaza, but assistance since then has been limited.—
Olivia Le Poidevin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Fund started distributing aid on May 26, following a nearly three-month Israeli blockade that has pushed Gaza’s population of more than 2 million people to the brink of famine.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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Musk's campaign cash The high cost of launching a political party may not be a big stumbling block for Musk, whose net worth exceeds $350 billion according to Forbes and Bloomberg's valuations.—
Joe Walsh
July 2,
CBS News,
2 July 2025
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Experts have pointed to affordability concerns as a stumbling block for many buyers.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Brick wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brick%20wall. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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