alcove
Example Sentences
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Aunt Kitty and I tucked into an alcove behind an enormous statue of Lady Justice while Detective Webster hid himself behind a flag.
From Literature
Cubicles and alcoves don’t eliminate teamwork, but simply give employees a dedicated space to concentrate, recharge and hold quiet conversations without disrupting others.
And if one is too shy to bring out their inner artist, they can hang with a spiced wine in the dining alcove.
From Los Angeles Times
Outside the San Bernardino County Government Center, there’s now a Curtain of Courage — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.
From Los Angeles Times
“Deputies were positioned less than ten feet away in the narrow alcove outside the restroom and issued verbal commands.”
From Los Angeles Times
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