plaster

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Or did his men just plaster up some notices containing the decree across the city, roughly as utility workers warn locals about downed power lines?

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Most of Gaudí’s original plaster models and plans were destroyed in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, leaving his successors to piece together what they could and fill in the gaps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

An army of people would spend a week or two searching for tiger tracks and making tracings or plaster casts of the left hind foot.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Under the awning is a large plaster cow, life-size, more than big enough for one or two people to hide behind.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse