mantel

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After China took up the mantel as mediator, the two sides agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s for the mantel, for our boys,’” Song revealed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Christmas often inspires visions of perfection: the geometrically precise tree, the artfully arranged mantel, the candlelit feast a flawless tableau.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Throw blankets & pillows, mantel decor and rustic touches, like bowls filled with acorns or vases with dried wheat stalks, are great for the living room.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2024

A picture on the mantel above their fireplace caught Colin's eye, and he walked over to it.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green