sanctuaries

plural of sanctuary
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as in shrines
a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion) by law, anyone who sought refuge in a religious sanctuary was safe from arrest by the civil authorities

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Recent Examples of sanctuaries Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks. Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament. Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish. Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024 Our only interest in Syria is to ensure that jihadists cannot use the country’s ungoverned spaces as sanctuaries to train recruits and orchestrate attacks against the United States and our allies. Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024 Such monuments were notable features within Greek cities or sanctuaries. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Your host has invited you into the holiest of sanctuaries and given you a task. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024 Warm days reaching nearly 70 degrees are contrasted with freezing nights, especially in high-altitude sanctuaries such as Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, potentially disrupting the monarchs' traditional overwintering patterns. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024 She was then moved to a permanent home at Black Beauty Ranch, one of America's largest and most diverse animal sanctuaries, located in Texas. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024

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“Sanctuaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctuaries. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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