as in violating
to remove the sacred qualities or status of
hoping to raise much-needed funds, the church elders deconsecrated the 18th-century silver chalice and consigned it to a high-end auction house
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According to Hays, who is representing Richard and Holly, no such conspiracy existed, and whether or not Richard and Holly knew whether the money went to boys’ ranches is irrelevant, since Baker’s case was focused on violating estray laws, not any financial motivation.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Nicholson hasn't been accused of violating campaign finance laws.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Deconsecrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconsecrating. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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