hallowed

Example Sentences

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"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

“The most important videos were filmed there. People come here just to see it because they feel like they’re on hallowed ground.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Baba had been the one to teach him and Kamau those hallowed words when they were small.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray