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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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Asylum seekers are those asking for sanctuary due to dangers in their home country, and successful applicants are given refugee or protected status.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

For her, Guevara-Prete’s stores weren’t just retail outlets, they were also a sort of intellectual salon or spiritual sanctuary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

Now for some rapid-fire ideas: Kercher suggests the Stoneview Nature Center, which is a plant-filled city sanctuary nestled in Culver City’s Blair Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Another item for that list: Byrd not being available to drive Axel to the sanctuary tomorrow thanks to her other priorities.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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