temples

Example Sentences

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They expected to find monumental temples and limitless wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Sri Lanka's Police Narcotics Bureau discovered photos and videos on the mobile phones of some of the monks, who were from temples across Sri Lanka, showing them enjoying their break wearing casual clothing.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Next she cleaned my face, applied massage cream and gently massaged my face and eye area, manipulating the outer corners of my eye sockets as well as under my brow bones and on my temples.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Her straight black hair reaches her shoulders and is graying only at her temples.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh