hallowed

Example Sentences

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He met Queen Elizabeth II and his image was hung in the hallowed halls of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

To reach the most hallowed ground in figure skating, Liu had to retire at 16, unretire two years later, and come back as an entirely different skater with an unapologetically carefree approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

If Thao or other victims of ICE brought suit, that is, they’d arguably be walking in hallowed footprints.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

He looked at the Rose Bowl as hallowed ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

He answered in a whisper too, as if his writing had become something hallowed and had made the room itself sacrosanct.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie