sanctified

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Not Section 60, where the atmosphere is sanctified but not somber—too many kids, Meredith recalled from her visits to her son’s burial site.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024

“Here, communication between man and God takes place,” said Lyngdoh, a descendant of the priestly clan which sanctified the Mawphlang forest.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

The family-friendly circus act “White Gold,” presented by the Cambodian Circus ensemble Phare and playing now at New Victory Theater, details the nation’s inextricable link to the sanctified crop.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023

What these children need isn’t the charity of some wealthy family or the stern wisdom of some sanctified coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023

They were the sanctified, the returnees, back home with an extra gleaming layer.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie