sanctity
Example Sentences
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Defending the sanctity of the system is different from projecting strength as a virtue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
"In our eyes, the sanctity of life comes before the commitment to return the remains of a fighter for burial."
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Investors would focus intently on terms related to contract sanctity and stability, as well as access to international arbitration.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
This study of extravagance and sanctity made Handel seem utterly relevant in his attempt to thwart early 18th century censorship and say something important.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
And so we would sometimes hum melodies evoking the gentle waters of the Jordan River and the majestic sanctity of Jerusalem.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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