Noun
the company didn't want just a new office building—it demanded a cathedral that proclaimed its place among the giants of finance
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Located on the southern tip of Lake Como, and wrapped in the natural beauty of rolling hills and the glimmering lake, Como is a worthy destination in its own right, with a spectacular Gothic cathedral, excellent trattorie, and lots of great shopping.—Maria Yagoda, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024 Her veil was cathedral length and her gloves were lace.—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2024
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Attendees of the church’s reconciliation service had to be escorted from the cathedral’s entrance as the crowd’s size blocked the way.—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 9 June 2024 About an hour earlier, the bride arrived at the cathedral to a welcome from cheering crowds — and a swirling wind that sent her veil flying up and dress billowing.—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cathedral
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