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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
Yet, for the lesser flamingo, these inhospitable wetlands are a vital sanctuary.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The Upper Church — the main sanctuary — will close starting Dec. 8 and Masses will move to the Lower Church.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
My own parents fled Communist North Korea during the war, meeting in a South Korean City that became a sanctuary for refugees.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
How to Visit Kyoto Aman Kyoto Aman Kyoto turned a storied maple forest in the quiet hills of this ancient city into a luxurious sanctuary.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The Upper Church — the main sanctuary — will close starting Dec. 8 and Masses will move to the Lower Church.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
My own parents fled Communist North Korea during the war, meeting in a South Korean City that became a sanctuary for refugees.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
How to Visit Kyoto Aman Kyoto Aman Kyoto turned a storied maple forest in the quiet hills of this ancient city into a luxurious sanctuary.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sanctuary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctuary
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Tehran, too, has had contact with HTS to safeguard Shia shrines in Syria as well as Iranian diplomatic property.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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This historic location has seen centuries of transformation—from a Hawaiian fishing village and a bustling 19th-century harbor to a Japanese fishing hub with a Shinto shrine, Maui’s first commercial airport, and even a WWII training site.Jenn Rice, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Evacuations By nightfall, around 100 residents had taken refuge in emergency shelters in Canlaon following the mid-afternoon eruption, according to Cardenas.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, as HTS quickly took control of Damascus, Russia announced that Assad had taken refuge in Moscow, and his former prime minister was escorted to the Four Seasons in the Syrian capital to formally hand over power.Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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That can look like visiting a homeless shelter or a children’s hospital in real-time.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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University officials confirmed that power remains out, and students should plan to stay in these shelters overnight.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Newsom’s quiet retreat is disappointing, because cost and reliability aren’t the only factors to consider.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Outside the castle-like brick-and-timber home is a sumptuous environment rivaling any Lake Como retreat.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sanctuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctuary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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