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house of prayer(noun, expression, idiom, worship, shelter)
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place of worship(noun, expression, worship, sacred, holy)
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bishop's seat(noun, expression, worship, sacred, holy)
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cover(noun, place, attack, care, protection)
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harbor(noun, place, cover, attack, protection)
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hallowed place(noun, expression, worship, sacred, holy)
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large church(noun, expression, worship, sacred, holy)
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oasis(noun, place, retreat, shelter, safety)
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protection(noun, place, cover, attack, care)
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place of refuge(expression, idiom, place, safe, protection)
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basilica(noun, worship, building, sacred, holy)
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cathedral(noun, building, church, shrine, temple)
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convent(noun, order, place, shelter, refuge)
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mausoleum(noun, worship, sacred, holy, shrine)
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reliquary(noun, worship, sacred, holy, shrine)
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safe haven(noun, expression, cover, retreat, protection)
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harborage(noun, state, place, cover, protection)
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preserve(noun, cover, retreat, protection, shelter)
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den(noun, place, cover, flat, base)
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grave(noun, worship, sacred, holy, shrine)
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