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abomination of desolation

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abomination of desolation
epithet for the destructive or hateful. [Western Folklore: Benét, 3]
See : Destruction
abomination of desolation
epithet describing pagan idol in Jerusalem Temple. [O.T.: Daniel 9, 11, 12; N.T.: Mark 13:14; Matthew 24:15]
See : Sacrilege
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In truth all that night had been the abomination of desolation to me.
The Arrow of Gold by Conrad, Joseph View in context
The end came in the abomination of desolation of the poor child's miserable cry for help: "Charley
Chance by Conrad, Joseph View in context
I was coming back from them this evening, when I saw the abomination of desolation walking alive down the long straight street and the rest is as this gentleman has said.
The Wisdom Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
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