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chapels

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plural of chapel

as in oratories

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Some Fascists admired Japan’s use of Shinto shrines and ritual to endow its militaristic nationalism with spiritual power.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2026
Omamori are traditional Japanese good luck charms sold at shrines and temples.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 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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Potential missions include reconnaissance, ammunition delivery, mine laying and clearance, evacuation, position defense and strikes.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Similar launch abort systems were used on NASA's Mercury Gemini and Apollo missions, as well as on the agency's Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

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Mountains, vineyards, coastal retreats, forests, or even rural villages are becoming sanctuaries where guests can unplug, breathe, and rediscover balance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Not all portions of Grand Traverse County are open to deer hunting and some whitetails are able to grow old in those sanctuaries.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

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With the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and temples on the Nile, Luxor and Aswan have been welcoming many tourists who consider the river cruise to be a vital component of their trip rather than an add-on option.

— Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
At its height, the complex included dozens of temples, palaces and monasteries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

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