brick wall

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Recent Examples of brick wall Hitting a ‘brick wall’ Mahnken first saw signs of trouble in early April, when US stocks plunged over fears of a chaotic trade war. Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2025 Bobrovsky the brick wall The Panthers started clawing their way back into this series when Bobrovsky turned into a brick wall. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Rickson stages both plays with elegant restraint, arranging just a few bits of furniture in front of a bare brick wall. Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025 Featuring an outdoor pool and two hot tubs (a rarity in the U.K.), Cliveden’s spa is a dreamy place nestled behind rustic brick walls to lounge on a balmy Saturday or Sunday. Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for brick wall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brick wall
Noun
  • With stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and Renaissance cloister, Parador is a prime example of Gothic architecture.
    Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tuesday’s incident marks the third day in a row that people have been killed on their way to the GHF distribution point west of Rafah while attempting to secure food as famine conditions worsen in Gaza following an 11-week blockade by Israel.
    Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
  • After the end of an 11-week Israeli blockade on aid entering Gaza, GHF -- a private contractor backed by the U.S. and Israel -- would take over distributing aid in Gaza, Netanyahu said.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 7 Jun. 2025.

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