chancel

Example Sentences

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Before he could say another word, men from each corner of the chancel hooted and howled.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

The coffins have been left undisturbed, though builders have installed a glass panel in the chancel floor above them for visitors to catch a glimpse.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2017

Two of the three faces in the church’s chancel windows portraying St. Paul, St. John and Christ knocking at the door were cracked and had to be sent to England.

From Washington Times • Mar. 13, 2017

Before I visited Jamestown, all I knew about a chancel was that it is a legal Scrabble word.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2015

“A chancel Just you try! Oh, John, I’m so happy I could dance a jig!”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare