1
as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
I don't care by what ministry it's accomplished, so long as it's done
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2
as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
the ranks of the ministry have dwindled considerably in recent years
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Recent Examples of ministry
Today, the denomination says women’s leadership is present at high levels of the church — in health care, education and administration — and also includes community service and the leadership of women’s ministries.
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Luis Andres Henao, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Some audience members got tickets for free through government ministries.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 8 July 2025
According to Gaza’s health ministry, at least 70 people have been killed in the territory by the Israeli military in the last 24 hours, including 23 near aid distribution sites.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 5 July 2025
Martin: And the backpack ministry, remind us what that is.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 3 July 2025
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Luis Andres Henao, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Some audience members got tickets for free through government ministries.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 8 July 2025
According to Gaza’s health ministry, at least 70 people have been killed in the territory by the Israeli military in the last 24 hours, including 23 near aid distribution sites.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 5 July 2025
Martin: And the backpack ministry, remind us what that is.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministry
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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In a report released last year, the Rabbinical Assembly reaffirmed its ban on clergy officiating at weddings of intermarrying couples but called on members to be more welcoming toward mixed families.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Reconciliation today Searching for a path forward, contemporary Sámi artist and Lutheran catechist Lars Levi Sunna began to produce church art that incorporated and celebrated pre-Christian Sámi symbols – some of the very traditions that had been demonized by clergy of the past.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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All day, a steady stream of young people from across the state wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the names of their CrossFit gyms or their church groups presented themselves at the station, offering assistance.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Other Republicans promised to bulldoze the Department of Education, to end affirmative action, and to get rid of rules limiting church involvement in elections.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Notably, the coalition intends to support at least a dozen countries by 2036 and contribute to at least 5 global policy instruments within the same period.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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During Sunday's ceremony, hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns joined the celebration as Tibetan musicians played traditional instruments and senior lamas struck cymbals in his honor.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Speaking to the Sunday Times, Mandelson pointed out that British autos are currently enjoying a 17.5% competitive advantage over vehicles made in the EU.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The gunman was able to escape by carjacking a vehicle, police said during the press conference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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Ian Pulver, Miller’s agent, credited Drury for how the GM handled the situation.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay or benefits on Wednesday in the wake of the shooting, the agency confirmed.—
Alexis McAdams,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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While agencies like the Department of Education can ask Congress for the ability to revoke payments lawmakers have approved, the lawsuit argues the Trump administration hasn’t taken the necessary steps to be able to do that.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Also Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at another agency – the Department of Education – for now.—
Rene Marsh,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Genetic factors, immunosuppression (especially for those who have had organ transplants), and chronic inflammation can all raise a person’s risk.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The concert was an organ and poetry recital, about 40 minutes in duration.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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“Ministry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministry. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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