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pedestal

[ped-uh-stl] / ˈpɛd ə stl /


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At Amarapura's Nagayon Pagoda, a Buddha statue reduced to just two legs and hands on a pedestal has been fully restored, looking out with a serene gaze.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“I don’t believe that there is one hero for our movements. Movements are led by a collective, and you can’t create some pedestal for one person, because humans will always fail you.”

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

In San Fernando, a completely covered Chavez statue was pulled off its pedestal and put into storage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

"They're imperfect as well, which should be celebrated, instead of putting them on a pedestal which you think you have to climb as well."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The reason I was almost naked on a pedestal clapping was that I was getting a suit tailored.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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