brick

Example Sentences

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“When you lay a brick every time you get a chance, and you lay it perfectly fine, at the end of the day you get a big castle,” Wembanyama said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Cherry claimed her colleagues on the finance and audit committee found that Murrell was "refusing to show them the books", while questions asked by the national executive committee were met with a "brick wall".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Swallowing the massive pills felt like forcing a brick down a paper towel roll.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

"His death is my greatest pain," said Cherifa, her voice trembling, from inside a rough brick shelter.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Iron grillwork shielded the windows, and posters and advertisements were plastered on the brick near the door.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu