pagoda
Example Sentences
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At a pagoda in the suburb of Amarapura, a statue of a reclining Buddha emerges from a carefully arranged pile of brick rubble, its face respectfully cleaned.
From Barron's
Astrologers consult a national zodiac, palm readers ring pagodas, would-be alchemists attempt to transmute mercury into gold and SIM card companies advertise dial-a-diviners.
From Barron's
Close to the pagoda, we saw Buddhist funeral rituals being held on the street outside a destroyed house.
From BBC
Around the city, the remains of crushed pagodas and golden spires line the streets.
From BBC
But it’s important that the creators of the pagoda lunch box, the thank-you bag, and the pink doughnut box did not try to capture all the profits that they created.
From Los Angeles Times
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