as in churches
the people of a religion who are not priests, ministers, etc.
a member of the laity The laity has played an important role in the history of the church.
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Pastel greens, pinks, and yellows, terra-cotta roofs, antique churches, and cobblestoned streets showcase colonial architecture shaped by Portuguese and Dutch influences.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
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Kinloch and Sheffield both ran robust campaigns that involved reaching voters through neighborhood canvassing, visits to churches and senior homes, along with billboards and countless ads.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The bird flu affected some turkey flocks earlier, leaving the inventory lower this year than last.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The virus can spread easily when infected wild birds mix with commercial or backyard flocks.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Laities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laities. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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