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Recent Examples of doctrine
That doctrine blurs the line between soldier and civilian.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Its villains include Alexander Hamilton, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and, above all, Robert Bork, who reinterpreted antitrust doctrine as focused on protecting consumers—a legal transformation that Lynn deems the turning point that set America onto a path toward oligarchy.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
It is considered the foundational document of Catholic social doctrine.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 May 2026
In his encyclical, Leo also made one of the clearest statements yet from a pope repudiating the just war theory, a doctrine the Church has used since at least the fifth century to evaluate global conflicts.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Its villains include Alexander Hamilton, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and, above all, Robert Bork, who reinterpreted antitrust doctrine as focused on protecting consumers—a legal transformation that Lynn deems the turning point that set America onto a path toward oligarchy.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
It is considered the foundational document of Catholic social doctrine.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 May 2026
In his encyclical, Leo also made one of the clearest statements yet from a pope repudiating the just war theory, a doctrine the Church has used since at least the fifth century to evaluate global conflicts.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctrine
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Or, truer to the inequity of the moment, deliverance for the faithful few; woe to us nonbelievers (ultimately this is a tax-bracket theology—the wealthier always seem to be more devout).—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The painting reflects artistic traditions that symbolize the theology behind the Immaculate Conception.—
Bridget Retzloff,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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His evolution shows the tensions between political ideology and the challenges of building housing.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The Victory ‘26 slate featured a mix of ideologies from moderates like state controller candidate Herb Morgan to state superintendent hopeful Sonja Shaw, the Chino Valley culture warrior who rose out of the state’s parental rights movement at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Environmental sustainability must remain a core principle, with an emphasis on reducing emissions, improving transit access, and building resilient communities.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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By 2017, Stoic philosophy reads as genuinely internalized.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Omoro described the atmosphere as welcoming, with the hospitality matching the philosophy Hubbard has built the business around.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Warren’s position aligned with Lynn’s neo-Brandeisian dogma, which maintains that bringing down the price of housing cannot be achieved by enabling the construction of more private homes, as most housing analysts believe.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The Dogma manifesto contains 10 new dogmas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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“Doctrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrine. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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