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shrine

[shrahyn] / ʃraɪn /


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The Downey and Figueroa structures are open to first-come, first-served sales, but you can purchase prepaid parking for the Shrine, Grand Avenue and Jefferson structures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

For centuries, the priest of the nearby Yatsurugi Shrine has led an annual watch for the crossing, contributing to a unique record of a changing climate.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

The Yasukuni Shrine honours Japanese soldiers who died in a number of wars, including both Sino-Japanese wars and the Pacific theatre of World War Two.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

On Dec. 30, protesters gathered near the bazaar and the golden domes of the Imam Reza Shrine, an important pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

I was at the Nikitsu Shrine when the black rain started falling from the sky.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer




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