arch
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I passed beneath an unobtrusive white arch that, I later learned, uses artificial intelligence to detect weapons and notify guards nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
He is pushing ahead with plans to erect a massive triumphal arch elsewhere in Washington.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Waves from a tropical storm later that year broke off a chunk of rock from the bottom of the arch.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Hathaway is arch and expressive, doing subtle things with her eyes and voice that no one else can.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
There was real peril negotiating the curve at the top of the arch.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Architect Peter Morris spent about a decade developing the homes, which feature sweeping arches and duck-egg blue metalwork.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Famously hailed as a “ribbon of light,” the bridge has been dark for more than a year after thieves ripped off more than seven miles of copper wire that helped illuminate its arches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Plans for a Potomac crossing date to before the Civil War, and various monumental arches were proposed in Washington during the late 19th century.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Still, the thick pillars and huge arches remain fully visible at eye level, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Deb dramatically arches her neck to peer over Kiki’s shoulder.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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In one of the living spaces, an artistic arched window provides a picturesque view of the property’s gardens—serving almost as a natural art piece in the space, which also boasts a cozy fireplace.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Metres away, other photographers yelled instructions to ornately dressed young women who held their fingers in victory signs and arched their backs for the camera.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The old factory at 120 Jefferson Northeast, a sand-colored brick building with its distinctive arched entryway, had gone out of business, and quickly.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
Neoclassical busts are cast in sand, marble and bronze and carved through with winding stairs, arched doors and regal columns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The breeze lifted, and he smelled the cloves of prayer incense emanating from its arched windows and parapets.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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A map of the routes with arrows arching across the country gave the operation its arachnid moniker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
Early risers on California’s Central Coast and parts south may be treated to a brilliant streak of light arching across the sky Thursday morning, followed by a sonic boom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
Holley’s relatives said they’re still haunted by that over arching question even as they expressed gratitude for the guilty verdict.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
Rainmaker Hall is the central meeting space, created inside an old hangar that was once a sweatshop with high, arching beams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
“You know, Roz, you should really be thanking me,” said Dr. Molovo, arching an eyebrow.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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