altar
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There, the four candidates for bishop prostrated themselves before an altar, their heads buried in red velvet pillows.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
On midwinter, if standing in the centre of the circle, you would see the sun set over an altar stone to the south west of the site.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
In the family living room, Wilber’s cap and gown hang on the wall next to a Virgin Mary altar.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Mr. Vance fulminates: “Never have I read a purer distillation of our worship at the altar of commerce.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
On the altar, Father Harte moved slowly too.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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