holy ground
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Land that is sacred or consecrated.
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- They felt as though they were standing on holy ground.
- The ancient temple was built on what was considered holy ground.
- Many pilgrims travel great distances to visit this holy ground.
- Take off your shoes, for you are on holy ground.
- Respect the sacred space; it is holy ground.
- The entire mountain is regarded as holy ground by the local tribes.
- She knelt reverently on the holy ground.
- Building on this holy ground would be an act of sacrilege.
- For some, a battlefield where many died can become holy ground.
- The ceremony took place on the designated holy ground.