seek sanctuary

Frequency: 8.015.1 per million words

To look for a place of safety and protection.

sanctuaryVERB + SANCTUARY (safety/protection)

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seek

Examples (10)

  • Thousands of refugees have sought sanctuary over the border.
  • When the storm hit, we had to seek sanctuary in a nearby cave.
  • Many endangered species seek sanctuary in protected national parks.
  • She often seeks sanctuary in her garden, away from the city's noise.
  • During the war, many families had to seek sanctuary abroad.
  • He advised the persecuted group to seek sanctuary in the embassy.
  • The ancient texts describe how people would seek sanctuary in temples.
  • Faced with persecution, many individuals choose to seek sanctuary in a different country.
  • The government is working to provide safe places for those who seek sanctuary.
  • After the earthquake, many villagers had to seek sanctuary on higher ground.