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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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“It’s one of our gems of the California coast,” said Michael Cohen, chair of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

At the time advertising at the Sanctuary Gym said it hoped to sign up 600 members with personal trainers on site and one-to-one coaching.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"She used money to open Sanctuary Gym, do up her business partner's house, buy gifts and make other purchases along the way. All of this, she appeared to keep secret from Elizabeth Murphy."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Lorraine Baker, who runs the Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary, said it was "unjustifiable" to legally allow racing.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The reports of Maurice Broun, curator of the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, are especially significant.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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