as in anointment
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as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
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Noun
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McElroy had been San Diego’s first-ever cardinal and gained national attention because of his more progressive stances on a range of hot-button issues, including support for the ordination of women.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025 -
And with that, the 75-year-old Pfleger decided to host an all-day event to honor the 50th anniversary of his ordination.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In the painting Untitled (Gram Yatra), Husain emphasizes the centrality of village and rural life in India as the basis for going forward as a new nation.—
Karen K. Ho for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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The categories are painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art and video/animation.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The idea that Tesla’s self-driving technology would enable it to have a fleet of robotaxis is central to the investment thesis for the company.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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There were ten CMOs eligible for induction into the 2025 Forbes CMO Hall of Fame class.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Set up installations that people want to photograph.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The closest thing to a second baseman in the first installment of The Athletic’s Top 30 trade candidates was the infielder at No. 29, Baltimore’s Ramon Urías, who has played mostly third in his career.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Sony committed to making 28 Years Later and a sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, with the possibility of a third installment.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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The official investiture ceremony will take place at a later date.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Beckham, the former England captain and now joint owner of MLS team Inter Miami, will be invited to an investiture ceremony to make everything official, including his wife, formerly a pop star with the Spice Girls, becoming Lady Victoria.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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There are resources available to Lucy, from employment and housing assistance programs to job placement services to free or low-cost mental health counseling.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Outrageously shoddy special effects dovetail with mortifying commercial placement that makes every glossy frame seem cheap.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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