buildings
Example Sentences
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On Monday, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 250 people so far and compromising hundreds of buildings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Rescue workers in Colombia are working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble following Monday's powerful earthquake.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Rescue crews had identified 260 people trapped Tuesday morning under collapsed buildings and houses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Stacked balconies on surrounding apartment buildings are packed with celebrants, drinks, fireworks scorecards.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Blank brick walls looked back at me, the backs of other ancient buildings in this crowded center of old Haarlem.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
