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sacredness

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Recent Examples of sacredness The historical look back shows that religious identities are rarely pure and that India’s sacredness has rested in religious imaginations of multiple faiths. — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 The building’s lone motion came from a Secret Service member manning the roof, standing as a reminder of the sacredness of the real estate against the backdrop of the pageantry. — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026 His remarks about the medical benefits of ibogaine quickly morph into pronouncements of the sacredness of humankind. — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 The experience has given her a different perspective on the sacredness of time and the importance of honing in on a purpose and surrounding yourself with community. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Apr. 2026 Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves. — Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves. — ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026 Each elevated the other’s sacredness, celebrating its twists and turns and its unusual topography. — Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026

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In accordance with their own wishes, Harald and Sonja held a consecration ceremony, which included traditions dating back to the Middle Ages, at Trondheim’s Nidaros Cathedral in central Norway on June 23, 1991.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Hundreds of people took part in the consecration of the monument, which towers 182 feet over Konotopie in central Poland, the home of fewer than 150 people.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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