oasis

Example Sentences

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For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

With the city's greatest appeal having always been its image as a stable oasis in a turbulent region, is this brand now forever threatened?

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

For decades, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf sold themselves as an oasis of peace in a region prone to conflict, attracting wealthy expats, multinational corporations and investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

The Microsoft founder purchased the expansive property in 1988 for just $2 million and then poured an estimated $63 million into renovating it, turning the home into an ultramodern oasis fit for a tech titan.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

The weather was cooler than we were used to, especially in the mornings and evenings, but it was a heavenly oasis.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana