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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governesses
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These include typecasting Black women as jezebels, sapphires and mammies; these depictions, combined with the law enforcement they may be exposed to, increase their vulnerability under the law.—
Kerry Lester Kasper,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, media companies cater to readers who typically aren’t attorneys and who want content presented in straightforward, interesting and digestible stories.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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It’s been 10 years since the first 5 Things newsletter landed in readers’ inboxes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Some of these moms have nannies, house cleaners, dog walkers, and house managers.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Several were teachers and therapists; others were nannies and housekeepers.—
Natalia Paradies,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder after the discovery of a tumor.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her mysterious symptoms puzzled doctors, at least one of whom suggested the pain was psychosomatic.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the consequences these professors may face for being accused by their own students of indoctrinating, Herlinger said there will likely be none.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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So Fortune also tapped separate professors to weigh in.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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As botanists and pedants will tell you, figs are technically a flower, not a fruit.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Sep. 2025
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The most gifted preachers transformed that aura into spiritual empires, drawing thousands to megachurches, filling television airwaves and sometimes amassing personal fortunes.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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While preachers preached, D’Angelo learned ministry from the choir stand, leading the flock to epiphany one measure at a time.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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These boards, comprised of academics and civic leaders, are tasked with upholding academic integrity while ensuring institutional accountability.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Governesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governesses. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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