pride of place
Example Sentences
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A large replica of the golden World Cup trophy boasted pride of place in the centre of Muhammad's front yard, attracting visitors from neighbouring villages.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Today, they hold pride of place in the Met’s American Wing, where they reward close study for their brilliantly detailed workmanship.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
All of that access can feel like a balm for the ever-embattled press, a deserved return to pride of place.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
Shonibare's Monument to the Restitution of the Mind and Soul has pride of place - a pyramid-shaped unit featuring more than 150 clay replicas of the Benin Bronzes.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
You could also tell that the people of Welch were still trying to maintain some pride of place.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
