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also sancta
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as in sanctuaries
a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion)
the city of Jerusalem is an important sanctum for Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike
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as in refuges
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
used the cabin in the woods as a sanctum from the commotion and interference of his family
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Noun
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And while some, including PETA, have called for the remaining marine animals to be relocated to seaside sanctuaries, there is a notable lack of such sanctuaries.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025 -
And despite headlines about shootings inside sanctuaries, 71% of homicides occurred outside – in parking lots, courtyards or on steps – when people were gathering or leaving.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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But others argue that support for transgender people has infringed on the rights of biological women and their safety in spaces such as hospitals, prisons and domestic violence refuges.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In September and October, temperatures are generally still agreeable enough to explore Tokyo's incredible parks and shrines, including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Ueno Park.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The alleged crimes include graffiti left on churches and religious shrines of different denominations in Bankers Hill, Golden Hill, Hillcrest and North Park, police said.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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These findings emphasize that both behavioral and practical life circumstances—such as changes in housing or personal capacity—play a major role in why people surrender their pets to shelters.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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After weeks of searching with the help of cameras, drones, and animal shelters, Francine was finally found and joyfully reunited with store workers.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tucked between Sedona's iconic red sandstone cliffs and the babbling Oak Creek, L’Auberge de Sedona has long been considered one of Arizona's most inviting retreats.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Frank makes a pass, and, in a move that is part Faith, part Keaton, Faith retreats.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both gold and bitcoin are being treated as safe havens in a market shaped by inflation and policy risk.—
Krysta Escobar,Jill Schneider,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Gold posted its strongest quarterly return since 1986 during the first quarter of 2025, with demand for safe havens spilling into other metals like silver and platinum.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Sanctums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctums. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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