monument

Example Sentences

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“Perhaps a historic-cultural monument designation could have saved the Zimmerman House, or allowed the necessary time to delay demolition. Tragically, calls for preservation fell on deaf ears.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Lady Jane, a Protestant great-niece of Henry VIII, was born at the 15th-Century Grade-II* listed scheduled monument in 1537 and became queen on 9 July 1553.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Wildflowers are continuing to bloom across the monument after early winter rains, with displays currently concentrated on the Temblor Range.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

After erecting a monument, the Obama foundation now seeks to lower expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A long time dead but living still among the other soldiers on that monument in Washington, D.C.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson