vandal

Example Sentences

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Banneker’s journals burned when his cottage was set on fire by vandals on the day of his funeral, with only one volume surviving.

From Washington Post

“I understand law enforcement has a big problem on their hands in identifying the actual ‘vandals’ here,” Bennett said.

From Seattle Times

After the fire, squatters and vandals broke into the building.

From Seattle Times

Bowdler’s work fell out of print, his name forgotten except as a synonym for all the purse-lipped virtue vandals who would “bowdlerize” great books in the name of protecting children.

From Washington Post

It was removed because it was blocking a drain, and the artwork has since been covered with a screen to protect it from vandals and the elements.

From BBC