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sanctuary

[sangk-choo-er-ee] / ˈsæŋk tʃuˌɛr i /
NOUN
church; holiest room or area in religious building
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The Forth is considered an important haven for seabirds, with the neighbouring Isle of May - owned and run by NatureScot - offering a sanctuary for birds and seals.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Originally celebrated for its connection to former owner Richard Simmons and the private sanctuary he created, the property is now being reintroduced as a compelling canvas for transformation,” Rosten explained.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

For several years, my wife, my children and I found a sanctuary that was genuinely welcoming, open-minded and pluralistic.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Along with a few other foundlings, Neriya discovers a peculiar sanctuary among a community of corvids.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A fog of grief hangs over the sanctuary.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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