temples

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He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“You know, I had to make my immigrant father rub his temples even harder.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He might be a little greyer at the temples, but the prospect of becoming a dual international this summer has nevertheless stirred something in him.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

She pressed her fingers into her temples, trying to think.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray