find sanctuary

Frequency: 7.011.5 per million words

To succeed in finding a safe place.

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Examples (10)

  • Thousands of refugees crossed the border, hoping to find sanctuary.
  • National parks provide a crucial environment where many endangered species can find sanctuary.
  • After days of wandering, the weary travelers finally found sanctuary in a remote mountain village.
  • He often retreated to his study to find sanctuary from the demands of daily life.
  • For persecuted minorities, the small island nation offered a chance to find sanctuary.
  • The old church, with its quiet halls, was a place where many could find sanctuary and peace.
  • In the midst of chaos, she struggled to find a moment of calm, a place to find sanctuary.
  • The injured bird was able to find sanctuary in the dense foliage of the garden.
  • Some people use meditation as a way to find sanctuary within themselves.
  • They are determined to find sanctuary for their children, no matter the cost.