plinth
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The council eventually gave up after an attempt to raise the height of the statue's plinth was defeated.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
An equestrian statue of Grant sits atop a tall plinth, flanked by two bronze figure groups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Someone with protective goggles is seen briefly before the statue is lifted on to the plinth using a hook.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday, the artist showed glimpses of how he was able to install the plinth in the early hours of Wednesday.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Harry whirled around, slipped off the plinth, and landed on the floor.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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