temple
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The jewel of the program was the Parthenon, which was part temple to Athena and part strongbox for the tribute that flowed to Athens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
When “The Drama” prioritizes grace over judgment in the temple of the movie theater, people will listen.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Ayyappa, the temple attracts millions of male devotees from across the country every year.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Designed to look like a temple, the house was built in Indonesia, disassembled and rebuilt on the Big Island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
My mind was racing back to the moment in the courtyard of the temple, when Brother Zesht first picked up a rock before I took off running.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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Vocabulary lists containing temple
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