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canon laws

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plural of canon law

as in philosophies

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These more general philosophies may be reflected in the parties’ use of generative AI for political advertising, something about which voters are worried.

— Michael Franz, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
The heuristic has more or less remained despite the evolution in draft philosophies and roster construction, as well as with changes to rookie wage scales.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of philosophies

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One key objection was the mature tone of the narrative, in which the child protagonist is directly confronted and endangered by the evils derived from fascist ideologies.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
This digital journey potentially shaped the ideologies that formed into a riot on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ideologies

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Instead, there are countless influencers, preachers, and personalities who have created niche movements with their own theologies and political alignments.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026
But theologies aside, Patmos is also downright breathtaking.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026

Definition of theologies

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In the earlier trials, three convictions were tossed out, including one when the prosecutor improperly excluded African Americans from the jury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
That criminal case shined a spotlight on Miami’s luxury real estate market over which the Alexander brothers held sway until their arrest, trial and convictions.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of convictions

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Are the Norwegian authorities concerned for children’s safety — or are they offended by this family’s rigidly patriarchal beliefs, which include intolerance toward homosexuality?

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
The team works with local hospitals to negotiate special rates for their patients who are Amish or members of the broader Plain community, a group whose philosophical beliefs keep them from enrolling in formal health insurance plans.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

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