hallowed

Example Sentences

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To reach the most hallowed ground in figure skating, Liu had to retire at 16, unretire two years later, and come back as an entirely different skater with an unapologetically carefree approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"It's an unbelievable story. To be in this place, it's hallowed ground."

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

If Thao or other victims of ICE brought suit, that is, they’d arguably be walking in hallowed footprints.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

An AI-enhanced image depicting the moments before immigration agents shot an American nurse ricocheted across the internet -- and also made its way onto the hallowed floor of the US Senate.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

My palms need to feel the heat of a hallowed flame whose blessing I bring to my eyes and forehead.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel