temples

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In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“You know, I had to make my immigrant father rub his temples even harder.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They expected to find monumental temples and limitless wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

I was so tired by the night’s adventures, my temples were pounding and my eyes felt puffy.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan