sanctuary
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After a dramatic chase up the senate stairs on the same day, government agents who failed to arrest him later paused the effort as the senate leadership gave him sanctuary.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Each time, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered to see the pope, according to the sanctuary.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
A voiceover notes that “as a sanctuary, we do have our challenges with funding” because they don’t adopt out any animals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
“She has always envisioned creating a sanctuary for horses and all creatures, providing them with a safe haven filled with love and care,” her bio says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
“This is it. The Virgin’s sanctuary, her home,” I said, taking in the beauty of the ancient cement building with its stained-glass windows and tall central tower.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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