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Recent Examples of peristyleThe now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025 And for the next two nights, the Coliseum’s peristyle will be illuminated in blue light.—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 At least 10 peristyles have been attacked since 2021, according to Saint-Clou Augustin, a houngan.—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 3 June 2023
The koi ponds and the East Asian design flourishes throughout the long, stately, open-air atrium contribute to the tranquil vibe, as does the sound of the ocean, visible on the far side of the hotel.
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Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
The atrium bathes the interior in sunlight, while fun wallpaper, warm millwork, and an abundance of texture pay homage to the past.
With its intricate tiles, massive dome, and sweeping view of the city from its courtyard, Suleymaniye is a gem among Istanbul's imperial mosques.
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Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Qianlong took a page from the design of private gardens in southern China to make the layout more compact, and divided the site into four connected courtyards, two of which are currently open to the public, from south to north.
The Tetra Aquatic Turtle Deluxe Kit 20 Gallons is the best choice for new turtle owners who want to ensure that their pet is kept in a suitable enclosure.
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BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
The cow, described as calm and uninjured, had escaped from its enclosure at a nearby property.
The attorneys general are asking the court for a temporary restraining order to restore funding while the case proceeds.
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Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
His administration’s agenda has tugged the law to its limits on several occasions, and is currently undergoing multiple court battles on issues ranging from immigration to tariffs.
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Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
The western façade, giving onto the parvis, the open area before the cathedral, was not completed until around 1240, and the upper gallery of the nave and the two towers on the west façade were finished between 1225 and 1250.
His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.
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Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
At that point, the suspect drove off, dragging the officer approximately 100 yards with his arm inside the car.
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