asylum
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
In Durban, in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, protesters gathered outside a government refugee reception centre demanding that it stop accepting asylum applications.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The ruling led hundreds of people to flock to government refugee centres in recent days, reportedly including people who do not qualify for asylum.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
South African protesters clashed with foreign nationals on Thursday, police and an AFP reporter said, as tensions over migration were reignited by a court order that government must restart processing asylum applications.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
They are thought to have aided dozens of asylum claims from Bangladeshi men, claiming they would be in fear for their lives if they returned home.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Saemi, this is Bobby. I need your help. I’m a prisoner in Japan and I want to get asylum in Iceland. Can you help me?”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
We no longer write of ideæ, chori, asyla, musea, sphinges, specimina for ideas, choruses, asylums, museums, sphinxes, specimens, and the notion of returning to such plurals would seem barbarous and absurd.
From Society for Pure English, Tract 03 (1920) A Few Practical Suggestions by Society for Pure English
Greece had its famous asyla, but the custom of our own country was probably influenced from Hebrew rather than classical sources.
From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various
Or were they swimming with the normative current in order to maintain careers, families, social standing — or, for that matter, to avoid being sent to asylums for shock treatment?
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Orson and Lorenzo, consummate showmen, were summoned to prisons, where they inspected the heads of inmates and guessed their crimes; at lunatic asylums they were challenged to identify the patients’ disorders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
It is open to those with an interest in "history and mystery" and involves picking up on paranormal activity using "the latest ghost-hunting equipment" at Willow Court, one of Australia's oldest asylums.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
Promoters of forced treatment often push a well-known tale: Since the 1950s, many state hospital asylums have closed, and strict, rights-protecting mental health laws emerged.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2023
Try as I might to believe that she was done thinking about the Home for the Friendless, there were any number of new asylums being built each month in Chicago.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing asylum
100 Top "SAT" Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Westing Game
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
