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
"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
She could always get her friends to spill about any topic she wanted, insisting that no confession ever left the sanctity of her room.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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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