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canon law

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as in philosophy

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Recent Examples of canon law But Wolfgang Rothe — a priest and scholar of canon law — says this charge is often pitted at critics within the church. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025 Bishop Vann graduated from the Angelicum in 1985 with a doctoral degree in canon law; Leo graduated two years later. — Staff Report, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025 Peters, an expert on Catholic canon law, also could not be reached. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Leo has a doctorate in the church’s canon law, which equips him for the task of ensuring existing church laws are applied to investigate cases and hold leaders accountable. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for canon law

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For anyone whose customers and staff are drawn from the public rather than from philosophy departments, that gap is worth keeping in view.

— ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Democratic socialism is a different political philosophy entirely.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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Other information voters should know Peyton grew up in Kansas City and is working toward a master’s degree in theology.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The board is made up of experts in several fields, including philosophy, engineering, enterprise AI, theology and higher education.

— Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

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The bombing was the work of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, two former Army soldiers associated with far-right ideology and fueled by their deep suspicion of the federal government.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
His ideology was shaped by a combination of conservative principles, a belief in democracy and a commitment to defending freedom and liberty.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

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