Search Details

Word: sanctum (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1980
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...credentials are checked again, cameras and tape recorders yielded. An electronic detection booth checks further for hidden weapons; Marines stand ready to frisk thoroughly. Finally, when a member of the embassy staff emerges to provide a personal escort, the thoroughly inhibited visitor is allowed to penetrate into the inner sanctum...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Diplomacy's Dark Hours | 3/17/1980 | See Source »

First | | 1 | | Last