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chapel

noun

Definition of chapel

as in cathedral

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Recent Examples of chapel Mary Ellen Brown, 68, stood in the back of the chapel and greeted those who walked inside, toward their usual pews, while Emily Lyons, almost 90, maneuvered her walker through the worn wooden doors. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 John’s son, Thomas, donated the land that now holds the chapel and its cemetery. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2026 In 2007, Popular Science profiled submarine designer Bruce Jones’s plan for his Poseidon Undersea Resort, a 40-foot-deep complex of individual suites, with a library, wedding chapel, and restaurant. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Take Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who have spent more than four decades proving that romance thrives just fine outside the chapel while raising a blended family. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapel

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Restaurants and hotels there are much cheaper, there are regular ferries to places such as the town of Amalfi, and the city has attractions of its own, including a lively seaside promenade and an old town with an impressive medieval cathedral.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
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

Definition of cathedral

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Inside, inscriptions bearing Paser's name depict him worshipping various deities inside shrines, as well as seated with his wife before an offering table.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
The late supreme leader was laid to rest at the shrine of Imam Reza, Iran’s holiest Shia Muslim site on Thursday, marking the end of six days of public mourning ceremonies.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 11 July 2026

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To reach the abbey, visitors must climb the town’s famous 199 steps that rise along the cliff.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
Unfortunately, the abbey fell into a state of disrepair for many years until Philippe Pascal and his family acquired the property in 2004 and upgraded not just the estate but the entire region’s standing.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

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Brown served as a Navy pilot with more than 100 combat missions in Vietnam, and he was recently diagnosed with a debilitating disease for which the Department of Veterans Affairs has approved benefits, his defense attorney wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Meanwhile, Flanq will provide autonomous maritime technologies, mission software, AI autonomy, and open capability architectures.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

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The 39 days of the World Cup definitely had their moments of politics invading what was hoped to be a sporting sanctuary.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The movement, which had roots in the medieval tradition of churches providing sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, was aimed at providing a safe haven for Central Americans running from political repression and violence in their home countries.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Definition of sanctuary

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Nolan’s film has Telemachus and his trusted advisor, Mentor (Ryan Hurst), ambushed by the suitors at a temple dedicated to Apollo.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
The scene was both serious and strange — after all, this was Vegas and a member of the Satanic temple with black devil horns affixed to the top of his head was waiting for his turn on the microphone.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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