as in church
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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Seemingly random bureaucratic obstacles impeded Gee’s formal conversion, leading her to feel unwanted by the church and, by extension, God.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
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The group was offering a free concert at the church as part of a U.S. tour, St. Paul's said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Ordered, balanced, formal, and restrained, the chapel draws from Wren’s and James Gibbs’s churches.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Amenities: Free parking, restaurant, bar, pool, private chapel, boutique, spa, fitness center Editor’s tip: No need to leave behind your furry friends because the property is pet friendly!—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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At the temple the restrictions would include Fridays and the month of Ramadan, when most people show up for daily prayers.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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The Shikoku Pilgrimage, which includes 88 temples, starts here.—
Catherine Heald,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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The ceremony — during which guests were welcomed into the cathedral to the sound of bagpipes, per Hello! — was followed by a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel inside The Shard.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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With a few interruptions, the medieval treasure since leaving England has been housed in the cathedral in Bayeux, France.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 July 2025
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“Kirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kirk. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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