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Recent Examples of ordination
The encounter between Christianity’s two most famous religious figures would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, given the divisions between their two churches over women’s ordination in general and Mullally's appointment in particular.
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ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
The church has also consistently taken a conservative stance on the issue of homosexuality, specifically rejecting both same-sex unions and the ordination of members of the LGBTQ+ community, placing it at odds with some other members of the Anglican Communion.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
The Rabbanut exams test halachic knowledge, but so do semikha (ordination) exams administered outside the rabbinate’s system, including those of Yeshivat Maharat, Yeshiva University and Ohr Torah Stone.
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Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Not all communities recognize women’s ordination, and this could translate into resistance to the new Archbishop as well.
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Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
The church has also consistently taken a conservative stance on the issue of homosexuality, specifically rejecting both same-sex unions and the ordination of members of the LGBTQ+ community, placing it at odds with some other members of the Anglican Communion.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
The Rabbanut exams test halachic knowledge, but so do semikha (ordination) exams administered outside the rabbinate’s system, including those of Yeshivat Maharat, Yeshiva University and Ohr Torah Stone.
—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Not all communities recognize women’s ordination, and this could translate into resistance to the new Archbishop as well.
—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordination
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These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents.
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The polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction.
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Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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By all accounts, virality is violent for its subjects, and building a sustainable career from sudden celebrity is a formidable task; any sensible person would be wise to distrust such an instantaneous anointing.
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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.
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The agreement could also establish a $300 billion investment fund, which could help the country rebuild.
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Public health officials attribute the decline to ongoing investments in prevention and harm reduction resources countywide.
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Last summer, he was invited to Windsor Castle for an investiture ceremony, where Prince William knighted him for his services to English soccer.
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Cynthia Erivo channeled subdued elegance in Givenchy by Sarah Burton for her Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) investiture at Windsor Castle in England on Tuesday.
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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.
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According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.
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Actual salary increases will vary among employees because some of the funding is being used for market adjustments, and employee compensation is also determined by placement on the salary schedule, according to the district.
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Forky’s introduction came in Toy Story 4, starting life as a plastic spork who was then fashioned into a toy thanks to some artful placement of pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks by Buzz and Woody’s current kid, Bonnie.
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The plan includes more space for private businesses, imports and exports without state intermediation, free hiring of personnel, authorization for private banks and investment by Cubans abroad.
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Drone operators who enter restricted airspace without authorization can face fines of up to $100,000, confiscation of their aircraft, and federal criminal charges.
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordination. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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