vandal strikes
Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words
Used to describe when and where vandals carry out an act of vandalism.
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- The vandals struck at about 7.30 p.m. yesterday.
- Local businesses are concerned after vandals struck again last night.
- Police are investigating after vandals struck the community center.
- A lone vandal struck the park, defacing several benches.
- If vandals strike tonight, the security cameras will catch them.
- The museum has increased security in case vandals strike its valuable exhibits.
- Residents woke up to find vandals had struck their cars.
- It's a shame when vandals strike public property, causing costly damage.
- Authorities fear that without better protection, vandals will strike again.
- The news reported that a gang of vandals struck multiple locations overnight.