sanctity
Example Sentences
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Defending the sanctity of the system is different from projecting strength as a virtue.
"In our eyes, the sanctity of life comes before the commitment to return the remains of a fighter for burial."
From BBC
She could always get her friends to spill about any topic she wanted, insisting that no confession ever left the sanctity of her room.
From Literature
They are trained to clearly identify themselves, de-escalate tensions, respect the sanctity of life and quickly render aid to anyone they wound.
From Los Angeles Times
The first came on Monday morning, with his case for the sanctity of the sovereignty of Greenland and a plea for "calm discussion".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
