sacred
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We are here in celebration and defense of our American ideals, democracy, our Constitution, and our sacred American promise .
From Salon • May 28, 2026
One note for Miles, like Billie Holiday, like Cindy says, that’s enough to understand all the whys and all the reasons why it’s sacred to be alive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Her first name Tulsi is a sacred plant in Hinduism, and she is a lifelong vegetarian.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
These protesters sacrificed their own safety to secure something deemed even more sacred: their right to vote.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
In Ortygia, an island which formed part of Syracuse, the greatest city of Sicily, there is a sacred spring called Arethusa.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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