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Arches

British  
/ ˈɑːtʃɪz /

plural noun

  1. Church of England the court of appeal of the Province of Canterbury, formerly held under the arches of Bow Church

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The decision to discontinue the reservation system at Yosemite — as well as at Arches and Glacier national parks — is another part of Interior’s mission to bring more people into the parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

The Park Service announcement detailing the change at Arches encouraged visitors to arrive early or come late and to be flexible when enjoying the park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

In terms of offering deals to cost-conscious diners, Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright is making it clear: The fast-casual chain doesn’t plan to go the Golden Arches route.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

"We're losing what was the Arches to become a bowling alley in the centre of Glasgow," says Lynne.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Arches and vaults curve, soaring so high I can hardly see where they intersect.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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