arches
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Inside Notre-Dame it is still a futuristic film décor - a towering mass of rectilinear metal scaffolding set against the curves and arches of the ancient Gothic stone.
From BBC
It opened a large brick church in 1906 in the Lower Hill District, with rounded arches and a prominent tower, home to 3,000 members at its peak.
From Washington Times
Up here, 1,134 feet above the urban sprawl, there’s nothing but the beauty of nature, the grandeur of the observatory’s arches and domes, and a brisk wind that fills the lungs.
From Los Angeles Times
Bordering the Bay of Bengal, Teknaf’s shoreline is littered with fishing boats, called “moon boats” because of their crescent shaped arches, dilapidated tarpaulin shacks and unfinished mud houses.
From Washington Post
Within its stained-glass windows and Gothic arches, The Duncairn today hosts concerts, exhibitions, an Irish-language preschool, a café and support groups.
From Seattle Times
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