as in churches
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
left Edinburgh early in the morning for St. John's Kirk in Perth
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Schools, churches, civic groups, community organizations, public officials, and families all line up and move through the city together — each with their own reason for being there, all sharing the same route.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026 -
His denomination, which has about 170 affiliated churches, counts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a member, and Wilson was invited to lead a prayer service at the Pentagon in February.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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The vault was designed by architect Olivier Chadebost (whose work includes the ultra-modern cellars of Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion) and was inspired by cathedrals.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Built of local stone, the railway’s great viaducts are as grand as cathedrals, and seem to rise naturally from their landscape.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
3 May 2026
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Travelers can also find hydrangeas blooming this time of year at temples and in parks throughout Japan.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The film follows Sakol, who, after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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“Kirks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kirks. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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