inner sanctum
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“We stand on the walls, sentinels of the inner sanctum, against the assault of AI slop,” Karp said in his letter to shareholders.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The cache of documents offer a rare glimpse into the inner sanctum of the Silicon Valley elite, revealing how deals are made and even how they regard one another.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Walk beneath a tower’s mirrored walls and into its inner sanctum, and assorted optical effects unfold overhead, bathing visitors in their unusual light.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024
It's just that if they got inside the inner sanctum and they saw what I saw, they would under no circumstances support him.
From Salon • May 18, 2024
My heart still skips a beat when I catch sight of the murti, of God Residing, in the inner sanctum of a temple.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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