adorns

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The vice presidential seal adorns the wall behind the meeting table.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

It adorns an elaborate “Altar of Sin,” surrounded by classical statuary and shells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Behind the graceful figure that adorns one of New York City’s cherished spaces was an artist devoted to her work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

And you can also see a photo of the famed Riverside Market sign that adorns the house’s outdoor pool next to a portable bar Willis had hand-sculpted from Motor City-found items.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Small red and yellow flowers and a trail of ivy spill out of the basket beneath them, and a tiny model of the medicine wheel on a spike adorns the center of the arrangement.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam