as in churches
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
when people find out she's a member of the clergy, they suddenly change their manner
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Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
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The project is privately funded by individuals, foundations, corporations and churches.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Japanese ministries said the country had roughly 250 days of reserves as of the end of last year.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Supporting Latino youth and strengthening young adult ministries were among the top four.—
Hosffman Ospino,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Clergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clergies. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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