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cathedral

[kuh-thee-druhl] / kəˈθi drəl /


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“This stadium is the cathedral of my life in football,” Maradona once said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"I can confidently say now is the time for peace," said Nkea in an address to the Pope at the cathedral in Bamenda ahead of the Mass which will be held at the city's airport.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In 2018, the UK said Russian double agent Sergei Skripal was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in the British cathedral city of Salisbury.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Period details include wood-beamed cathedral ceilings, stained-glass windows, built-ins, and custom millwork.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

A shaft of dusty cathedral light filtered through the stained-glass porthole that faced the front of the house.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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