stately
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The stately foyer, adorned with granite, murals and statuary, would be kept intact and open to all.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
“From arrival, the stately facade, dramatic architectural lines, and sweeping sight lines create a striking first impression.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
He had already become the first to open an English stately home to the public, and this new venture took the securing of Longleat's financial future to a whole new level.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“People convince themselves that things are fantastic,” de Meo said in his office in Kering’s headquarters, housed in a stately 17th-century former hospital in central Paris.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“I am one of the family; someday this stately pile will belong to me; until then, however, I am here as one of Doctor Montague’s guests.”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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