sanctuary
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Director and co-writer Trevor Gill emphasised the significance of the building as a place of sanctuary and a community hub "where people could meet and feel safe".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
By combining multiple scientific approaches, the research team aims to better understand how the sanctuary was used.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
“This is more than a home… it’s a private sanctuary, brought back to life with care, style, and enduring character. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, seclusion, and authentic Spanish charm.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, a longtime advocate for the elephants, filed a motion seeking to pause their relocation until the City Council could review the possibility of sending them to a sanctuary.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
We walk a long circle around the sanctuary and when I get to the front, I place one nickel in the basket instead of two.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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