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It’s hard not to wonder if the argument is really about the technique or the sacrosanctity of DNA.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2014

But they must demand no sacrosanctity for their position.

From The Book of This and That by Lynd, Robert

I'll find me a lodging somewhere at hand, since my fond sire is determined I shall pollute no longer the sacrosanctity of his dwelling.

From The Lion's Skin by Sabatini, Rafael

The suggestion is not on the face of it paradoxical, but it will be rank heresy to those who blame the public for not bowing down before the sacrosanctity of the "serious" author.

From Personality in Literature by Scott-James, Rolfe Arnold

But my boyish appreciation of the Bishop's mundane qualities was equaled by my faith in the sacrosanctity of his office.

From Memoirs of Life and Literature by Mallock, W. H. (William Hurrell)