holy ground

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Land that is sacred or consecrated.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.