sanctity
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This moment of collective attention—a contrast to the brusque efficiency Ms. Holliday experienced the night of her sister’s death—imbues the experience of loss with one of sanctity that says “this moment matters.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The first came on Monday morning, with his case for the sanctity of the sovereignty of Greenland and a plea for "calm discussion".
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
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
Why would a value tied to cleanliness and sanctity shape how people judge billionaires?
From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025
It must be, if only to preserve the sanctity of your mind.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Vocabulary lists containing sanctity
"Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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This Week in Pop Culture: April 6–12, 2019
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The Handmaid's Tale
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