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as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall
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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the bedroom is at the end of the hall
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as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobbies
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansions
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in towers
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of halls
The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
In his remarks to colleagues, Kean described depression in terms that deserve to be heard well beyond the halls of Congress.
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Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
If construction goes as planned, the concert and food halls are expected to open in early 2027.
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Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
At another section of the hospital, teens in hospital scrubs walked the quiet halls of the adolescent unit with their lunch trays.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Every town had to have a church or it wasn’t considered a town, and those towns would not allow the building of theaters and concert halls.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Vienna remains anchored by coffeehouses and concert halls; guided walks often conclude at grand cafés, with time to linger.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The group meets once a month in beer halls, coffee shops and parks.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
In his remarks to colleagues, Kean described depression in terms that deserve to be heard well beyond the halls of Congress.
—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
If construction goes as planned, the concert and food halls are expected to open in early 2027.
—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
At another section of the hospital, teens in hospital scrubs walked the quiet halls of the adolescent unit with their lunch trays.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Every town had to have a church or it wasn’t considered a town, and those towns would not allow the building of theaters and concert halls.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Vienna remains anchored by coffeehouses and concert halls; guided walks often conclude at grand cafés, with time to linger.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The group meets once a month in beer halls, coffee shops and parks.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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Blown-up images of the Patriots’ Super Bowl rings adorn the hallways leading into the command center.
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Cannes has quietly become the creator economy's high school, the one week the world's best get pushed into the same hallways.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine is stalling — on the battlefield and in the corridors of diplomacy.
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The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business.
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.
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Reichlin-Melnick's organization lobbies for migrant rights and provides free legal services to those who cannot afford immigration attorneys.
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Don’t let production moguls, powerful lobbies or even presidents dictate what can and cannot be printed or spoken.
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The ranch is home to two mansions with a gym and tennis court, as well as guest houses, and a tunnel leading to an underground shelter approximately the size of a basketball court, according to the outlet.
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Camouflaging with the seaside mansions and balikçi (fish restaurants) in the village-like Çengelköy neighborhood, in a calm bay on the Asian side, the 19th-century facade was originally an Ottoman distillery.
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The foundation has published a guide on the various types of surveillance towers in use along the southern border that is designed to help local residents.
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The foundation has published a guide on the various types of surveillance towers in use along the southern border designed to help local residents.
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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.
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Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.
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With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.
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