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incense

[in-sens] / ˈɪn sɛns /




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Distinguished by a red-tiled facade and paper lanterns hanging overhead, the shrine had offering cups arranged in rows on a crimson table and a bronze urn spouting wisps of incense.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

It’s the same pattern I found this summer in Taiwan’s temples, thick with incense and unbothered worshippers, versus the mainland faith largely dismantled in the Cultural Revolution and revived only under the party’s careful management.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

The Guardian called the programme "the most controversial show of the year", external, and its four-star review said the documentary "will incense and offend some of its viewers", but that "Pemberton answers his questions convincingly".

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

A charcoal ceramic incense burner molded to look like a studded belt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

She lights a stick of incense and puts it between her teeth.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

The blonde executive assistant to the president was then mentioned by a Democratic senate hopeful, in comments that set the internet alight -- and incensed the White House.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

But officials in mediating countries said they were incensed by Tehran’s rejection of the Oman plan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

There was a catch: The doctor in question had no idea that funds were being solicited or contributed in her name — and she was incensed.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

He and the government find themselves caught between an increasingly incensed public and a justice system whose magistrates and prosecutors refuse to be made scapegoats.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

After a brief struggle, Wes wrestled free and jumped back from his incensed brother.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

At the same time, two affordable housing projects have stalled, incensing advocates who say the government is leaving homeless people with few options other than leaving town or jail time.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2024

"The Post Office Horizon scandal is a story so incensing, outrageous and downright ugly that I found it difficult to watch," she said.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2024

Shares of Twitter Inc. slid more than 4% Monday, likely incensing Twitter shareholders who filed a suit against Musk late last month for deflating the price of the stock.

From Washington Times Jun. 6, 2022

The Bengals kicked a 38-yard field goal with 32 seconds left to avert a shutout, incensing the Ravens.

From Seattle Times Oct. 16, 2020

At other times the large mastiff, chained in the court-yard, answered with furious bark the insults of the idle loiterers who made a sport of incensing him.

From Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott




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