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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

“As a director working on Broadway, that’s what I do with my actors and creative teams, I set them up for success and try to pedestal their great gifts and talents,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Norwegians never did put their royals on a pedestal, but the succession of scandals has made them more critical of the family.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

I reached up and grabbed them, lifting the Story Box off the pedestal.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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