vandal
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Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
His ability to freely make art without being punished as a vandal by authorities could be hampered now that he’s recognizable as Gunningham, or Jones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
The founder of the triangle project, Patrick Carney, told KRON-TV that the vandal spray-painted the triangle in lines “that go back and forth. ... It damaged 26 of the tarps.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025
“The vandal who damaged Flaco’s exhibit jeopardized the safety of the bird and is ultimately responsible for his death,” the statement said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024
Caroline doesn’t have a racist bone in her body, and she’s not a vandal, or any kind of evil person.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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