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ordination

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as in induction

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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. — ABC News, 27 Apr. 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 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. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 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 See All Example Sentences for ordination

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Since releasing his debut album, Jay-Z has racked up 25 Grammy wins as well as several historic firsts for a rapper, including his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (in 2017) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2021).

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins take a wholesome family pic with their kids during his Music City Walk of Fame induction ceremony on July 8 in Nashville.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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The resort expertly blends immersive art installations, a decadent spa with a Turkish hammam and superb restaurants, including its signature overwater Japanese restaurant, Saoke.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Rather than constructing reactors entirely on-site, Hadron plans to manufacture major reactor components in factories before transporting them for installation.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

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The Sunshine State Letdown is one more phase in the choreographed anointing of Donalds as the Republican nominee for governor.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
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.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of anointing

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After presenting the honors at the investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch donned a top hat for a garden party at the palace with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
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.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Definition of investiture

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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
According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026

Definition of anointment

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Since those particles tended to settle under Earth’s gravity, the company began exploring whether microgravity could offer better control over their placement.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
The coach tells the user to hold his hand while an electric pinging sound tracks the student's foot placement.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 11 July 2026

Definition of placement

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Volvo was recently given an authorization by the Commerce Department to continue doing business in the States despite being owned by Chinese conglomerate Geely; its sister brand Polestar was strangely not so lucky.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 July 2026
The impending removal of deportation protections and work authorization under Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants has worried many in South Florida.

— Austin Horn July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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