altar
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Thomas Jefferson once wrote that he had “sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of mind.”
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
At this point an archaeologist was called, who discovered the skeleton beneath where the altar table had stood 200 years ago.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The finance bros who worship at the altar of Bloomberg have declared war on the tech evangelists who have put all their faith in AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
When the altar gate was thrown open, the congregation surged forward to touch the infant Jesus for good luck in the coming year.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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