mosques

plural of mosque

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mosques Livestock theft, arson and the defacement of mosques are routinely reported. Majdi Mohammed, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 In the mornings, our counselors still walk, slowly now, through the stench of bodies decomposing under the ruins of schools, mosques, and homes. James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026 Authorities have said highways around Tehran will be converted into temporary parking zones, while schools, mosques, universities and sports halls will be used to accommodate visitors. Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026 Hotels are offering 50% discounts, schools, mosques and sports halls have been prepared to house mourners, and bus and rail networks are being diverted to serve the main events. Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city that crosses over continents and cultures, with a skyline that's equal parts modern highrises and historic mosques. Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 The attack forced hundreds of migrants to seek shelter in churches and mosques, according to state broadcaster SABC. Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues, prayer houses, cemeteries, and religious schools have been damaged or destroyed. Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 In Morocco, Zein learned the game playing on the streets of Tetouan, a city known for being the former Spanish Protectorate’s capital and whose city is lined with mosques and churches with Andalusian architectural influences. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosques
Noun
  • Older Americans describe Israel as a precarious refuge against rising antisemitism, while some younger Jews say its military actions fuel prejudice, pushing them away from synagogues and institutional Jewish life.
    Giovanna Dell’Orto, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • The attacks included fires at synagogues, Jewish charity ambulances and other Jewish community sites in London.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • And how important, exactly, are full temples to a youthful complexion?
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • In his time on the Coast several Buddhist temples and retreat centers had sprung up near and around his property.
    Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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