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And yet here comes Simon Armitage, the poet laureate of the U.K., with his stunning new verse translation, not as a vandal of antiquity but as a lucid accomplice to its endurance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

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

The tree-chopping vandal sparked great intrigue and outrage when residents spotted the wooden carnage on South Grand Avenue and other areas of city-owned property over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025

“The vandal who damaged Flaco’s exhibit jeopardized the safety of the bird and is ultimately responsible for his death,” the Wildlife Conservation Society said in its statement.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

Dad had also combed his hair and put on his wire-rimmed glasses, so he came off more like a college professor than a boat vandal.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

The new 6th Street Bridge, hailed as a civic landmark just steps away, was promptly stripped of its wiring by vandals and now sits pitch black at night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

On Tuesday, TMZ posted a video of workers putting up fencing around the pool, ostensibly to protect it from vandals.

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

Trump said vandals also destroyed the grass surrounding the pool.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

A statue of Paddington bear that was targeted by vandals has been taken from his bench again, days after being reinstalled.

From BBC ● May 3, 2026

“The vandals took our town many weeks ago and they announced that all the indigenes should come out and say ‘One Nigeria’ and they would give them rice.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie