- present tense form of arch (3rd person singular).
arches
Example Sentences
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Inside the monastery, AFP journalists saw cracked arches and partially collapsed stone walls, while the monks' living quarters remained intact.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
This detour is not a clever design, but a historical leftover from our fish-like ancestors when the nerve took a straightforward path around the gill arches.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Beyond the stage, and framed perfectly by those two screens, sit the glowing, cheesy arches where the actual fights will take place.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Construction has started, with workers assembling domed arches over a staging area which will become the octagon.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The entry arches, which stood as tall as John Henry, were copper trees with silhouettes of tiny people in motion on the top.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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