brick

Example Sentences

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“We’ve created a system on the ocean geared for volume and velocity—you can move lots of goods quickly and what we’re seeing is, it’s like hitting a brick wall at 100 miles an hour.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

A courtyard ringed by a brick wall anchors the buildings, and neighbors are invited to paint on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I got my driver’s license and started frequenting independent coffee shops with exposed brick and pour-overs.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

You had this rough scribble of a brick base with a curvy wave over the top of it.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Before the last brick could slide into place, the enchantment fell to the ground in a shower of light.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova