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temple

[tem-puhl] / ˈtɛm pəl /


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He calmed his nerves, he said, by giving himself a blunt pep talk - a move typical of the man who inspired many GIFs with his trademark pointing of the finger towards his temple.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In 2022, the temple staff began a limited revitalization project.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

New brand chief Michelle Goad is focusing Claire’s on older tweens as part of her strategy to turn a dusty accessories store into a temple of Gen Alpha girldom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Earlier at the temple, US and Chinese officials had clashed over whether a US Secret Service agent should be allowed to bring his weapon into the complex.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The ball glanced off his right temple, popped up, and bounced off the schoolhouse wall behind him.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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