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sacred

[sey-krid] / ˈseɪ krɪd /




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There is no rule in sports more sacred than the prohibition against betting on your own team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The S&P’s overlords cannot guarantee that this will continue, but they can treat as sacred the rules that give the index credibility.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“Medicare and Social Security represent a sacred promise to America’s seniors, disabled individuals and working families who have paid into these programs throughout their lives,” Bilirakis said in a press statement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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

Clare could not move, could not breathe, awed by the sacred sight.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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