triumphal
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He also claimed Washington is the only one of the world’s “59 top cities and Capitals” without a triumphal arch.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
He added that out of "the 59 top cities and Capitals", Washington DC is "the only one in the world that does not have a triumphal arch", without specifying what those cities are.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Critics say the triumphal arch would block or disrupt the sightline of other historic monuments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The projects include a giant White House ballroom and a triumphal arch -- plus the Reflecting Pool by the Lincoln Memorial, which is currently beset by algae and peeling paint after a multi-million-dollar upgrade.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The news transformed the cocktail reception he had scheduled for himself at a Washington hotel into a triumphal celebration of his quest for the Super.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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