Example Sentences

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In a video posted to X, the Chinese embassy called for a "thorough investigation" of the case and to "severely sanction" the "illegal, improper and vandalistic" actions.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

The reality is that Potter’s work as a storyteller is uneven and at times dark — “The Tale of Two Bad Mice” is uncomfortably vandalistic, the “Tale of Mr. Tod” is horrific.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2016

The rugs hang on the wall like abject trophy pelts, skins that have been subjected to erratic, vandalistic violation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2014

Soon a vast, vandalistic hole gaped in the wall.

From Time Magazine Archive

You know how Archimedes when threatened with death by the vandalistic invaders of his country raised his head and said 'Please do not disturb my circles' and nothing more.

From The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga by Mukerji, A. P.