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Noun
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The hilltop structures were originally built as Catholic shrines dedicated to the virgins they're named after, but were turned into military fortresses in the early 1800s—they have since been rehabilitated for tourism.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The administration last year eliminated a policy against immigration enforcement in sanctuaries, which other religious leaders said should not occur at any time.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The administration last year eliminated a policy against immigration enforcement in sanctuaries, which other religious leaders said should not occur at any time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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“Martyries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martyries. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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