Vocab-ability–203 (sanct = holy) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)
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MY VOCAB PRACTICE
Christians are sanctified by the blood of Jesus Christ.
The labour union threatened to sanction any of its members that refused to join the strike.
I received the sanction of my boss for my next month trip.
Anyone that has not been sanctified can't enter into the kingdom of God
God almighty is the spiritual sanctuary of all true Christians
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I, Archprelate of the Church of Wryland, sanctify you and your companions.
People on 'drug court' Must always stay clean, or else they can be sanctioned.
The president sanctioned the military's bloodthirsty actions.
The new trade agreement was quickly sanctioned by both the House and the Senate.
The sanctity of the altar was destroyed by the corpse lying atop of it.
My cabin is my sanctuary because I go there to be alone and safe.
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Sanctify
Before we broke bread, it was first sanctified.
Sanction
America has placed a oil ban on Iran as sanction for breaking their agreement.
Sanction
The latest bombings carried out by the IDF was sanctioned by their Prime Minister.
Sanction
The Navy Seals asked the President to sanction their mission to infiltrate Pakistan in order to retrieve their fallen comrades.
Sanctity
With the incessant killings happening in Nigeria, one would wonder if human life has lost it's sanctity.
Sanctuary
All the believers ran into the sanctuary when the war came.
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1 sanctify
The offering was sanctify by the priest.
2 sanction
He was sanction because he disobey his boss for the third time in a row.
3 sanction
He was given the sanction to go ahead with the project.
4 sanctity
All those worshipping God either muslim or christain must leave in sanctity
5 sanctuary
The sanctuary is a sacred place.
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Sanctify
Their marriage wasn't sanctified because they believed in different Gods.
Sanction
He receives the sanction to visit that place.
Sanction
The group was sanctioned because they didn't respect the rules.
Sanction
Before they enter the church, the guardian needs to offer his sanction.
Sanctity
In the name of sanctity, they all received a 2nd chance.
Sanctuary
The homeless people can sleep at the sanctuary.
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MY VOCAB PRACTICE
1-A relationship sanctified by marriage.
2-Many nations have imposed sanctions on Syria because of its attacks on its own people.
3-They tried to get official sanction for the plans.
4-The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis.
5-We should respect the sanctity of a cemetery.
6-Illegal immigrants found sanctuary in a local church.
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MY VOCAB PRACTICE:
The sanctity of the old tree in the garden was like a sanctuary to the stray cat who had been chased by the dog with the sanction of it’s owner. The cruel owner sanctified the dogs actions as it continued to bark up the tree.
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LOL. I’m not even sure if that makes sense, but it's more fun writing this way than in numeric order.
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Kinda makes sense, and it's quite interesting, too. I'm glad you're having fun, as that's the best way to learn. Cheers, and all the best!
MY VOCAB PRACTICE:
Sanctify.
It was the Pope who sanctified the ordination of priests, bishops, and deacons to minister for parishes within the Universal Church.
Sanction.
He was given a sanction to serve in the penitentiary that killed a woman due to drunk driving.
Sanction.
His application to run for governmental office was sanction by the president.
Sanction.
He needs to go to the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain a sanction for a fishing license.
Sanctity.
The nun’s demeanor to serve in the convent as mother superior is a sign of sanctity in the order that she serves.
Sanctuary.
The city is building a new sanctuary for the homeless and domestic abuse women.
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