alcove
Example Sentences
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As I reach the stooped archway into the pub, I notice a small door tucked into an alcove.
From Literature
Aunt Kitty and I tucked into an alcove behind an enormous statue of Lady Justice while Detective Webster hid himself behind a flag.
From Literature
Cubicles and alcoves don’t eliminate teamwork, but simply give employees a dedicated space to concentrate, recharge and hold quiet conversations without disrupting others.
And if one is too shy to bring out their inner artist, they can hang with a spiced wine in the dining alcove.
From Los Angeles Times
Outside the San Bernardino County Government Center, there’s now a Curtain of Courage — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.
From Los Angeles Times
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