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 • Mar. 26, 2026

Be sure to end the meal with the banana pagoda, a playful dessert presented in a chocolate box that’s smashed tableside for a bit of theatrical flair.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Close to the pagoda, we saw Buddhist funeral rituals being held on the street outside a destroyed house.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

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 • May 31, 2024

Because he was slowing down, I took this to mean that our first stop was the pagoda, which I thought was pretty romantic.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King