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chapel

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as in cathedral

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Recent Examples of chapel Ikhetnefert’s chapel contains a false door decorated with scenes of Ikhetnefert with her husband and their two sons, Peahshepses and Raneferef. — Anne Doran For Artnews, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026 On the lawn, the floral team crafted a chapel in-the-round of corn stalks, grasses, and Spanish moss with guests seated in four quadrants around the center. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 After seminary, Hamilton began building a church, holding the first services in the chapel of a funeral home in 1990. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 Their clients, like the classic Vegas-chapel clientele, didn’t want the fuss of a giant ceremony or just didn’t have the guests. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapel

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Students from Illinois high schools including Shepard, Stagg and Andrew, participate in a Senior All-Stars of Music program at a cathedral during a trip to Europe.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
San Telmo’s historic atmosphere and renowned vintage shopping scene will keep your itinerary packed, while Montserrat’s proximity to landmarks (like the cathedral and cabildo) is ideal.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

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Unfortunately, the device malfunctioned while en route to the observatory, forcing mission engineers to abandon the attempt and leave Swift to its fate.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026
Notably, the plan (for now, at least) omits a mission similar to Apollo 8 or Artemis II, which involved a crew flying out to the Moon and either entering orbit or passing close by before returning to Earth.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of mission

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To make matters worse, Alex screws up again when Kerry, Fraser, and Kaylee leave with the guests for an excursion at the elephant sanctuary.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Back then, Black American music served as a unifying sanctuary of resistance, a tradition pioneered by the blues.

— Natelegé Whaley, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sanctuary

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Admire embellished old mansions and ancient temples with Bharat Singh of Jaipur Houses.

— Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Cook County prosecutors on Monday announced the indictment of a Palatine teen who authorities say plotted a mass shooting at an Aurora temple last month.

— Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of temple

Noun

Those who make the pilgrimage to Temple Square will encounter a host of other attractions and activities, including new exhibits, live concerts and video projections on the ceiling of the tabernacle.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Built in 1892, the gospel tabernacle once was home to the Grand Ole Opry radio show from 1943 to 1974.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Definition of tabernacle

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