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Recent Examples of ordination
At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.
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Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many felt the ordination was too late, given the fact DMX was already dead.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Excess vitamin A can cause severe headaches, blurred vision and problems with co-ordination.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
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Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many felt the ordination was too late, given the fact DMX was already dead.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Excess vitamin A can cause severe headaches, blurred vision and problems with co-ordination.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordination
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The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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With the sole exception of the band’s induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, Howe hasn’t performed with original Yes lead singer Jon Anderson since 2004.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Residents also expressed support for the new installation.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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And the waters off San Diego — as opposed to Los Angeles, say, or San Francisco — make a lot of sense, because the city hosts a pretty important naval installation.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Chalamet represents a less comfortable path for the industry — an anointing of the popular kid, an endorsement of a set of campaign standards that doesn’t exactly align with its own.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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The anointing of Dokoupil in mid-December may have surprised some viewers.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spain and China plan to sign an investment agreement during the three-day visit that begins Saturday, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private negotiations.—
Daniel Basteiro,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Silicon Valley remains the global center of technological innovation, drawing billions in investment, producing breakthrough technologies and powering the artificial intelligence boom.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump attended the investiture ceremonies for both Justices Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Back then, there were no shortcuts—and becoming fluent in Welsh to speak it at his investiture ceremony was famously difficult for Queen Elizabeth II’s heir.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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The result of this dynamic tension of bootlickers, according to Bernhard’s narrator, is the perpetual elevation and official anointment of mediocrity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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This placement suggests a focus on balancing scale, technology, and accessibility within the rapidly expanding full-size SUV segment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rather than rebuild the facade, the architect and his team have indicated the placement of its original columns with plinths of the same stone as used in the the piazza.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The work stoppage was overwhelmingly approved by the rank-and-file via a strike authorization vote weeks before the contract was up.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ring faced further scrutiny when the Federal Trade Commission investigated the company in 2023 after employees illegally surveilled customers and accessed footage without authorization.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordination. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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