pew

Example Sentences

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In her student days, for stress relief, Ms. Chan would lie on a pew and gaze upon this “airy canopy of stone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Iskef's family, sitting in a pew near the front, were consumed by grief.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

Then, she chuckled and said of some comforts added about two months ago: “The new pew cushions didn’t last long.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

A painting of Graham stood on an easel at the front of the chapel, his wife of 65 years, Adele, dabbing her eyes as she sat in the first pew with their family.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

The Captain wanted our family to sit with him in the front pew, so we did, even Grandma who, I’m glad to say, behaved herself.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson