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archway

[ahrch-wey] / ˈɑrtʃˌweɪ /
NOUN
curved opening
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In front of the double archway of the Kapikoy border crossing, Iranians come and go, rolling suitcases.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

A metal archway gives way to a plastic A-frame board describing Floyd and the global movement that his murder inspired.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

“Every corner reveals authentic detail that tells its own story—from the original French doors to the handcrafted archway and copper screens that stand strong a century later.”

From MarketWatch Oct. 13, 2025

Paying guests then enter the attraction by passing under a large archway.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2025

It looked sort of like an old castle, with dozens of windows and an archway entrance.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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