sacred site
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Yet it’s clear that the artist did see Mary as benevolent, given her complete association with the mountain, which had long been an Andean sacred site, a place where and to which native people prayed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Rivera described the entire property as a sacred site.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
"It is clear from conversations it remains a sacred site," the government said in a statement.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2025
“We hope that those visiting this sacred site understand that these were real people who sacrificed for our freedom,” she said in a statement, “and that they are honored and respected accordingly.”
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2024
When he did start up again, his voice was all low and hushed, like he was talking in a church or a hospital or some other sacred site.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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