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[sey-krid] / ˈseɪ krɪd /




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“Medicare and Social Security represent a sacred promise to America’s seniors, disabled individuals and working families who have paid into these programs throughout their lives,” Bilirakis said in a press statement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

One note for Miles, like Billie Holiday, like Cindy says, that’s enough to understand all the whys and all the reasons why it’s sacred to be alive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“Elon has always made investors money. He treats it like a sacred covenant,” Baker said this week on the “Invest Like The Best” podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

These protesters sacrificed their own safety to secure something deemed even more sacred: their right to vote.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Many creatures were sacred to him, chief among them the dolphin and the crow.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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