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“We provide sanctuary for any dolphins in need of a forever home,” said Linda Erb, DRC’s vice president of animal care and training.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2022

"We are working at pace, making preparations so we stand ready to provide sanctuary to Ukrainian refugees," said a spokesman.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2022

Beyond that, the Taliban will supposedly promise not to provide sanctuary to anti-American terrorist groups, even though the Afghan branch of Islamic State is already firmly lodged there.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2019

Houses of worship across the country are preparing to provide sanctuary or other assistance to undocumented immigrants amid fears of more deportations under the new administration.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2016

That was the function of the club—to provide sanctuary for personal whims and idiosyncrasies; of course, always within the boundaries of the code.

From The Stolen Singer by Bellinger, Martha Idell Fletcher




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