shrine
Example Sentences
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He did, however, insist on the "Poldark shrine" in the women's toilets being taken down.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The doctor said the victims had gone to a local shrine for a picnic.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The most striking symbol of this transformation was a new family shrine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
His voice quavered like it had his first day at Camp Jupiter, when Hazel had shown him the shrine of Neptune.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing shrine
World Religions
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