statue
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American livestreamer Johnny Somali, who caused outrage in South Korea by kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves, has been sentenced to six months in jail.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
A school choir was left speechless after Simon Cowell emerged triumphant from under a red sheet draped over what they believed was a new statue honouring an influential figure in the music industry.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Today, a bronze statue of Howe stands in Bridgeport, Conn., where the inventor’s factory once cranked out lock-stitch sewing machines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Viktor Gyokeres was on his way to the team bus when he spotted a fan holding a sign asking for a statue to be built for him.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
I stroke the cold, stone ears of the statue.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing statue
Academy Awards, List 1
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