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shrine

[shrahyn] / ʃraɪn /


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In 2017 a Thai woman called Wanna Suansan was detained on arrival in Bangkok on a warrant linked to the shrine blast -- making her the third named suspect arrested by police.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The shrine was well known as especially popular with Chinese visitors.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He did, however, insist on the "Poldark shrine" in the women's toilets being taken down.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I go to my special room with a Buddhist shrine where I meditate for an hour or two.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Not just because of the Tweety shrine but all of the memories made in this room.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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