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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast
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Recent Examples of sanctuary
For instance, as part of America’s Cold War anti-Communist strategy, Congress passed laws in 1962 and 1966 giving tens of thousands of Cubans fleeing Fidel Castro’s regime sanctuary in the U.S.
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Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Evangelical Crusade Christian Church in the Flatbush neighborhood has served as a sanctuary for Haitian immigrants for at least five decades, providing a range of services, including food pantries, wellness events and legal assistance.
—Fredlyn Pierre Louis, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
But hidden dangers lurk in each of these sanctuaries — treacherous storms, slippery rock faces and swift river currents all lie in wait for the unwitting, unprepared or unlucky explorer.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Start your morning with a meditative flute accompanied by a magenta sunrise, or experience the peaceful sounds of a bird sanctuary while a yellow sunrise gently shines on your face.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
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Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Evangelical Crusade Christian Church in the Flatbush neighborhood has served as a sanctuary for Haitian immigrants for at least five decades, providing a range of services, including food pantries, wellness events and legal assistance.
—Fredlyn Pierre Louis, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
But hidden dangers lurk in each of these sanctuaries — treacherous storms, slippery rock faces and swift river currents all lie in wait for the unwitting, unprepared or unlucky explorer.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Start your morning with a meditative flute accompanied by a magenta sunrise, or experience the peaceful sounds of a bird sanctuary while a yellow sunrise gently shines on your face.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctuary
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Travelers can also see shrines and temples, enjoy miles of hiking trails, and ride an aerial tramway.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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People have created a makeshift shrine for Pope Francis at a statue of John Paul II in front of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Candles, flowers and balloons have been left at the makeshift shrine.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday, about a dozen migrants began visiting foreign missions in Panama's capital, including the Canadian and British embassies and the Swiss and Australian consulates with the hope of starting the process to seek refuge in those countries.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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But for some high school students, that’s becoming an increasing challenge, as administrators try to prevent restrooms from being refuges for vaping, drug use, littering and loitering.—
Sophia Urias,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The entire community was designated a shelter by Governor Ron DeSantis. Babcock Ranch sheltered around 2,000 Floridians in the town’s school and the sports facility.—
Celia Fernandez,Raffi Paul,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Covington Fire forced officials to issue evacuation orders and open shelters across Carolina Forest, a small community west of Myrtle Beach.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Today is the last day of the retreat, and Buc-ee has already blessed them with inspiration: The women have written six songs.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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After the close, the Trump administration said the double tariff is off the table in light of Ford's retreat.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Sanctuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctuary. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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