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Recent Examples of hierarch
His speech was criticized in a statement from the Antiochian, Bulgarian, Romanian, and Serbian American Orthodox hierarchs.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
His message on Monday was a confirmation from AI’s hierarch that the disruptors had been disrupted.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of communism there was a flurry of revelations about collaboration between Russian hierarchs and the KGB, but soon the files snapped shut.
—The Economist, 11 Aug. 2019
That paved the way for Archbishop Ieronymos to join the primate of the new Ukrainian church, Epifaniy, and many other Bartholomew-minded hierarchs at celebrations in Istanbul of the Ecumenical Patriarch’s personal feast-day on June 11th.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
The affair follows a two-year-old drive by Archbishop Charles Thompson, the local hierarch, to make sure that Catholic teaching is observed in all the places under his purview.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 14 July 2019
Unfortunately the ability to communicate successfully across other barriers, whether geopolitical or simply personal, is currently eluding the Christians of the East, or at least their hierarchs.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
His message on Monday was a confirmation from AI’s hierarch that the disruptors had been disrupted.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of communism there was a flurry of revelations about collaboration between Russian hierarchs and the KGB, but soon the files snapped shut.
—The Economist, 11 Aug. 2019
That paved the way for Archbishop Ieronymos to join the primate of the new Ukrainian church, Epifaniy, and many other Bartholomew-minded hierarchs at celebrations in Istanbul of the Ecumenical Patriarch’s personal feast-day on June 11th.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
The affair follows a two-year-old drive by Archbishop Charles Thompson, the local hierarch, to make sure that Catholic teaching is observed in all the places under his purview.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 14 July 2019
Unfortunately the ability to communicate successfully across other barriers, whether geopolitical or simply personal, is currently eluding the Christians of the East, or at least their hierarchs.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hierarch
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The documentary was produced by Hutton-Mills and Amelia Ellis, and executive produced by David DeHaney and Rachel Harvie.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the traditional model of the specialized executive is becoming increasingly obsolete.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hamas’ top military commander, Mohammad Deif, was killed during a strike in July 2024.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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North Korean troops are further disadvantaged by the crude tactics of their Russian commanders, who have sent them into assault campaigns without providing rear-fire support, the spy agency told lawmakers in January.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Other world leaders in attendance included include UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Britain's Prince William, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Thursday, April 24, Trump called out Russia’s leader over a deadly attack on Kyiv, Ukraine.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mario Grech Position: Secretary general of the Synod of Bishops Nationality: Maltese Age: 68 What else?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Mario Grech Mario Grech, 68, is the secretary general of the Synod.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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This significantly increased the number of employees contributing to their employers’ 401(k) plans.—
Dr. Ronald Premuroso,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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That feeling getting endorsed by your employer, like in football apparently, is a real shame.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Coe, who was in the running to become the International Olympic Committee chief, said in November the Olympics needed a clear policy to protect female sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, that puts the financial burden on just a handful of franchises, with the Knicks chief among them.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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What To Know The former governor of Russia's Kursk region served from May to December 2024 — a turbulent period marked by a major cross-border incursion by Ukrainian forces, which has since been largely repelled.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The state Senate on Wednesday voted to send the governor a bill that would remove the current members of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Hierarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarch. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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