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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

At a subsequent meeting of the city’s Commission on History, Dale Theiling, one of the commissioners, explained that Charleston had agreed to release the monument to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Matthew continued reading the inscription aloud as Emily circled the monument, examining it more closely.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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