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
They are trained to clearly identify themselves, de-escalate tensions, respect the sanctity of life and quickly render aid to anyone they wound.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 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
“Hey, watch out,” Jones called, violating the sanctity of the rite.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing sanctity
"Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The Handmaid's Tale
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