place of refuge
noun phrase
: a safe place
Her bedroom was her place of refuge when her parents began arguing.
Examples of place of refuge in a Sentence
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The creator initially launched Black Girl Gamers in 2015 as a Facebook group—a place of refuge as the gaming industry is particularly hostile towards Black women.
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2024
Pakistan, a place of refuge for millions of Afghans, is carrying out a mass deportation program that has already seen more than 600,000 people cross the border since September 15 – with the threat that more could follow in July, when another class of visas expires.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 30 June 2024
On June 28, 1969, when homosexual acts were still outlawed in New York City, police raided the bar -- a place of refuge for the gay community and frequent target of harassment.
—Shosh Bedrosian, CBS News, 28 June 2024
In sixth grade, his dad constructed what would become a place of refuge.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
War had divided China, and Taiwan had become a place of refuge for millions.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 12 May 2024
At an early age, music was a place of refuge and expression.
—John Morrison, SPIN, 9 May 2024
Walking the wooden bridges that connect the island to RFK’s deserted Parking Lot 6, Cain said this place already serves as a place of refuge from busy city life.
—Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
The substance abuse and addictions that historically plague the entertainment industry may serve as a place of refuge.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2024
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2024
Pakistan, a place of refuge for millions of Afghans, is carrying out a mass deportation program that has already seen more than 600,000 people cross the border since September 15 – with the threat that more could follow in July, when another class of visas expires.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 30 June 2024
On June 28, 1969, when homosexual acts were still outlawed in New York City, police raided the bar -- a place of refuge for the gay community and frequent target of harassment.
—Shosh Bedrosian, CBS News, 28 June 2024
In sixth grade, his dad constructed what would become a place of refuge.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
War had divided China, and Taiwan had become a place of refuge for millions.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 12 May 2024
At an early age, music was a place of refuge and expression.
—John Morrison, SPIN, 9 May 2024
Walking the wooden bridges that connect the island to RFK’s deserted Parking Lot 6, Cain said this place already serves as a place of refuge from busy city life.
—Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
The substance abuse and addictions that historically plague the entertainment industry may serve as a place of refuge.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Place of refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20of%20refuge. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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