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temple

[tem-puhl] / ˈtɛm pəl /


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The jewel of the program was the Parthenon, which was part temple to Athena and part strongbox for the tribute that flowed to Athens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

When “The Drama” prioritizes grace over judgment in the temple of the movie theater, people will listen.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Michigan Senator Elisa Slotkin, who grew up in the area and said she spent a lot of time around the temple while growing up, echoed that sentiment at the press conference.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Designed to look like a temple, the house was built in Indonesia, disassembled and rebuilt on the Big Island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

When we get there, a sign tells us that this was a luakini heiau, a temple used for sacrifices and rituals tied to success in times of war.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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