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Sanctuary

/sˈæŋktʃuˌɛri/
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(noun) A place of safety, refuge, or protection.

They desecrated God's sanctuary.
A biodiversity sanctuary in Brazil called The Pantanal is threatened by deforestation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The injured bird was taken to a wildlife ____ where it could recover safely.

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