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bethels

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plural of bethel

as in missions

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The mission is a key step for SpaceX's goals of supporting NASA's moon missions and eventual travel to Mars.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 July 2026
The two spacecraft flew within 4 miles of each other during their missions.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 27 July 2026

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Look for museums, churches and cathedrals To escape the sun, tour guides recommend heading inside museums, churches and cathedrals, which tend to be cooler because of thick walls, high ceilings and, sometimes, air conditioning.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

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The path up to the main temple feels removed from the everyday city, passing small shrines and quiet corners where the mountain itself seems to become part of the religious experience.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Japan’s government separated the two traditions of Shinto and Buddhism in 1868 during the Meiji era, effectively bringing Shinto shrines under state control and placing the emperor at the center of the new order.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

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Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.

— Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.

— Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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There was no immediate sign of unrest ‌on Thursday after Ben-Gvir’s visit on Tisha ‌B’Av, a day of fasting and lament in Judaism mourning the destruction of the ancient Jewish temples.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
The penthouse sits in Nishijin, Kyoto's historic weaving district, within easy walking distance of neighborhood cafés, temples, and Kitano Tenmangū Shrine, best experienced early before the tour groups arrive.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

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