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sanctuary

[sangk-choo-er-ee] / ˈsæŋk tʃuˌɛr i /
NOUN
church; holiest room or area in religious building
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Simmons purchased the four-bedroom estate in the 1980s and lived there for more than four decades, transforming it into what many close to him described as a deeply personal sanctuary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Forming a sanctuary for themselves was just as important to the troupe as emboldening others’ desire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Tourists have been drawn to Hel's sandy beaches, ancient architecture and seal sanctuary.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

For several years, my wife, my children and I found a sanctuary that was genuinely welcoming, open-minded and pluralistic.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

We sneak back into the sanctuary like we never really left.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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