sacredness

Example Sentences

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Mr. Trueman contends that the loss of belief in man’s sacredness, depending as it did on a belief in God, occasioned the descent into confusion we constantly regret, without knowing quite why.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come," the post added.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

This was the mission of Pope Francis, and we will proudly continue to live out this radical spirit of accompaniment which honors the sacredness of our neighbor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

For many Indigenous groups across Polynesia, whales hold an ancient sacredness and spirit that connects all life.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

My parents had drilled into our brains the sacredness of God’s house.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry