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Recent Examples of brick wall
Having built and maintained a brick wall between his two worlds, Angelo has seamlessly juggled and compartmentalized for years.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Southampton’s players will run through brick walls to avoid being the joint-worst side in league history.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
There’s a bit of an industrial edge, with original brick walls and an iron staircase, and the location couldn’t be better—steps from Galata Tower and a quick downhill walk to Karaköy’s cafés and cocktail venues—but the in-house bar is so fun that you’ll be tempted to spend at least one night in.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
Photo : 615 Media There are ash wood floors and original Nashville brick walls.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Southampton’s players will run through brick walls to avoid being the joint-worst side in league history.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
There’s a bit of an industrial edge, with original brick walls and an iron staircase, and the location couldn’t be better—steps from Galata Tower and a quick downhill walk to Karaköy’s cafés and cocktail venues—but the in-house bar is so fun that you’ll be tempted to spend at least one night in.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
Photo : 615 Media There are ash wood floors and original Nashville brick walls.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brick wall
Noun
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Per the outlet, the couple exchanged vows at the Castello di Celsa, a 13th-century castle with sweeping views, a beautiful garden and ivy crawling up its stone walls.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Indoors and out are braided together: The roof extends into a broad canopy, and the inner stone wall turns and slips through the glass to become an exterior façade.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As far as the lack of democratization, the current state of supply chains presents a high barrier to entry for small businesses who want to integrate with larger retailers or access global networks.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Use waterproof barriers, such as special ointments or creams, to protect the skin from direct contact with water.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Netanyahu’s government lifted its blockades this week after approximately three months of preventing food and other humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
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The Dutchman insisted there would be no problem convincing a target to join Liverpool, but that the fee involved could still be a stumbling block.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Be Compassionate with Yourself Giving things away and getting organized have an emotional component that can be a stumbling block.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Brick wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brick%20wall. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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