tower block
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tower block
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The seven firms each faced criticism in the final report of the inquiry into the June 2017 west London tower block fire, which claimed the lives of 72 people.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025
The bodies of Juliana Falcon, 48, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13, were found at their home in the Leabank Court tower block in September.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2025
The government will fund the removal but because the couple have more than three properties they too are non-qualifying leaseholders and will have to pay towards the costs of making the tower block fire-safe.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
Three children have demolished a tower block in a controlled explosion after winning a competition.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024
He is a demolition expert and the Barracks was the local name for Barrington Heights, the tallest tower block in our South London borough.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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