Vocabulary
Sanctuary
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter
Urdu meaning
مقدس / پاک جگہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The status quo is obviously not an option, as anti-Pakistan terrorist groups find sanctuary and support in Afghanistan.
- Pakistan believes the Afghan Taliban are providing sanctuary to the TTP and demandedaction against it.
- Pakistan must provide a safe sanctuary to proponents of free speech, culture and human rights so that truth and the people are not left at the mercy of a repressive regime.
- If terrorist groups continue to find sanctuary in Afghanistan, regional integration and increased trade will be difficult to achieve.
- Now is the time to reconstruct the idea of school as a sanctuary, where children are protected and given the space and support to learn, explore their best selves and express ideas with confidence.
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