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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 Kent sanctuary said animals would be monitored by thermal cameras and have climate-controlled heat zones at the indoor component of the new facility.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

It was like sitting on a tarmac instead of in a sanctuary.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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