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altar

[awl-ter] / ˈɔl tər /
NOUN
church table, pedestal
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They’d continue to play his music and worship at his altar.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 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

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

Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser said that he saw blood on the church altar and floor, and discovered that two brass candlesticks had been taken.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Annabeth lit the napkin and set it on the altar.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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