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monument

[mon-yuh-muhnt, mon-yuh-ment] / ˈmɒn yə mənt, ˈmɒn yəˌmɛnt /


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"Cutting stabilises the grass and turf, making a really robust surface for the monument," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A new study led by researchers at Curtin University offers fresh insight into one of Stonehenge's most enduring mysteries: how a massive stone made its way across Britain to become part of the famous monument.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

But the people behind the Obama Presidential Center insist that despite its brutalist appearance, the monument reflects the core messages of his 2009-2017 presidency.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Phil “Ring” project, which he has been obsessed with for the last decade and hopes to complete, is an only-in-L.A. monument.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In 1947 the conservationist Aldo Leopold dedicated a monument to the pigeon near the site of its greatest recorded nesting, at which hunters slaughtered 1.5 million birds.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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