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sanctity

[sangk-ti-tee] / ˈsæŋk tɪ ti /


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In a statement, Doha said it was "a grave assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy sites", a violation of Saudi sovereignty and international law.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

“At the core of most religious traditions is a recognition of the sanctity of life and humanity over injury and profit,” Rabbi Jennie Rosenn of the Jewish climate advocacy group Dayenu said in a statement.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Ladies Room” was a zippy ode to the sanctity of a room of one’s own; “Time” promised that “It’s up to me to spend my time / I gave you yours, so give me mine.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

"Our core belief regarding the sanctity of blood remains unchanged," a spokesperson for the group said.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

But I had lost my old strictness about sanctity.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

“No one would dare to insult Islamic sanctities from now on,” he said.

From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2022

"We believe that sanctities need to be respected," Zarif said.

From Reuters ● Jan. 14, 2015

“We believe that sanctities need to be respected,” Zarif said.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2015

"We believe that sanctities need to be respected," he said before nuclear talks in Geneva with U.S.

From Reuters ● Jan. 14, 2015

Had he really any right to intrude upon such sanctities as hers would be to-day?

From Plashers Mead A Novel by Compton MacKenzie




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