altar
Example Sentences
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Scorsese grew up in New York’s Little Italy as a Catholic altar boy and aspiring priest who was also fascinated by the mafiosos that loomed large in his community.
Blanc will reveal the truth, proclaiming his choice to “kneel at the altar of the rational.”
From Los Angeles Times
Mapplethorpe genuflects at the altar of that icon with a platinum portrait of Warhol, backed by a halo of light and surrounded by silk panels that form a cross.
Townsend's team worship at the altar of width.
From BBC
Large floral tributes spelling out each of their names were placed at the foot of the altar.
From BBC
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