temple
Example Sentences
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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
The attack on the historic temple was the first such incident in the city since the Holocaust, according to local officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
In China, red lanterns could guide a traveller to safety in cold winter alleyways, be symbols of power outside an imperial hall, or act as a call to religious devotion when hung in a temple.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
During the Roman Empire, Cleo was brought to Alexandria and placed at the entrance to a temple honoring Julius Caesar.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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