A place of safety, refuge or protection.
Shrine of the Catholic Church.
The area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
1 Millions have fled Middle Eastern trouble spots seeking sanctuary in Western Europe.
2 Later, when the current lessened, water filled the sanctuary ; the animals drowned.
3 We may decide for example to set those up as sanctuary areas.
4 New sanctuary laws protecting immigrants went into effect in California in January.
5 And there were two doors in the temple, and in the sanctuary .
6 The sanctuary is also looking to fishing companies to lend a hand.
7 We don't want them taking sanctuary ; we want them out there fighting!'
8 In both, the sanctuary is square and stands clear in the centre.
9 Because Turkey offers sanctuary but no permanent residency, refugees cannot work legally.
10 Neither Bieber nor his representatives have contacted the animal sanctuary , officials say.
11 Be advised, seek safety in the sanctuary ; peril cannot reach us there.
12 And serve ye in the sanctuary by the families and companies of
13 Not my idea of a sanctuary , but Griffiths does quite a business.
14 In the background, in a large and lofty cell, is the sanctuary .
15 Critics said the pact created a sanctuary for militants in North Waziristan.
16 We believe that Cael plans to strike the Raintree sanctuary very soon.
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