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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Anderson aims to better focus the business and rally Golden Arches franchisees behind a new corporate strategy promising better food and service, including enhanced training.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

They were escorted by police from the event at Holywood Arches Library after a crowd of protesters gathered outside.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

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

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

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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