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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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This block party — multigenerational, multivibrational — is in celebration of the sand-colored sanctuary and sculpture park that is “sister dreamer,” a direct expression of its spirit and purpose.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

After a family split which predominately played out in private, Caroline found sanctuary and emotional support in the McGuigan gym.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The project will also place the Nida sanctuary within the wider context of religious landscapes across the northwestern Roman provinces.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

However, Barrymore came through the renovation relatively unscathed, transforming the property into a true sanctuary that she believed would serve as her family’s escape from the city, where she shoots her popular talk show.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The door is wide open, the sanctuary is packed, flowing out to the street.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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