shrine
Example Sentences
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Christians soon built a shrine over his grave and other Christians were buried next to him.
Bower had essentially made a shrine to villainy.
From Los Angeles Times
"When we got intelligence that there is a particular dangerous witchdoctor operating a shrine, we will work with the traditional healers," said an officer on the raid, Assistant Superintendent Aliu Jallo.
From BBC
Authorities said the incident in Jerusalem’s Old City happened when officers stopped the man for questioning outside Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which is the third holiest shrine in Islam.
From Seattle Times
Many such notes were left at the shrine where a steady stream of mourners actually did share their thoughts and prayers and hugs in the days after.
From Seattle Times
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