sacred
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Preservationists have criticized the plan as disrupting a sacred sightline between the memorials to Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee, designed as a statement of unity after the Civil War.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The S&P’s overlords cannot guarantee that this will continue, but they can treat as sacred the rules that give the index credibility.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
“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
“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
The king needed to build a great temple for his people, a place in which the ark and sacred covenant made between his people and the Most Holy, Blessed Be He, would be honored.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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