statue
noun
stat·ue
ˈsta-(ˌ)chü 
: a three-dimensional representation usually of a person, animal, or mythical being that is produced by sculpturing, modeling, or casting
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Hurst in ‘93 was among the first inside the church upon the flooding, which lifted the pews off the floor and toppled the statues and rose high enough, more than 9 feet, to fill the pulpit.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
On Tuesday, four people died when more than 1 million fans gathered near Ángel de la Independencia statue to celebrate Mexico’s win.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Would Wimbledon consider erecting statues of non-British champions, such as Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams or Roger Federer?
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Most of the statue was melted down and reformed into musket balls, and several of these are on display in the opening section of the show across from four large intact pieces of the original.
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Cat Dawson,
ARTnews.com,
3 July 2026
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
On Tuesday, four people died when more than 1 million fans gathered near Ángel de la Independencia statue to celebrate Mexico’s win.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Would Wimbledon consider erecting statues of non-British champions, such as Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams or Roger Federer?
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Most of the statue was melted down and reformed into musket balls, and several of these are on display in the opening section of the show across from four large intact pieces of the original.
—
Cat Dawson,
ARTnews.com,
3 July 2026
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“Statue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statue. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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statue
noun
stat·ue
ˈstach-ü
: a likeness (as of a person) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble)
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