portico

Example Sentences

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There’s still more work to be done, including the shoring up of a portico in the front of the building, which remains obscured by beams and wood planks.

From Seattle Times

The medieval porticoes are a cherished meeting place for Bologna’s residents, sheltering them from the sun and rain and serving as a crossroads of civic life.

From Seattle Times

The conservative Elder, a nationally syndicated radio host, attracted an enthusiastic, flag-waving crowd that spread across a grassy slope off the building’s portico.

From Seattle Times

During the intense rehabilitation, curators restored over 1,000 historic objects, stabilized the foundation of the structure, restored and refurbished interiors, rehabilitated windows and doors, and reset the brick portico floor.

From Washington Times

The memorial will involve creating a purpose-built portico structure in the cathedral along with an online book of remembrance.

From BBC