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In 2013, attackers desecrated a Protestant cemetery in Jerusalem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

But tech titan Elon Musk has taken to X on multiple occasions to criticize the film, which in his opinion "desecrated" the story.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

For relatives of those whose graves have been desecrated there is a feeling of frustration.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2025

“That flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America. It should never be desecrated in that way,” Harris said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024

“Actually, I was wondering if you had some clothes I could borrow that don’t smell completely like a desecrated pig,” Gibby said.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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