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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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Most close friends and family, speaking with The Post last fall for a story on Thomas’s induction into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame, have accepted that football in some way contributed to his death.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Although the band has been dismissive of the Rock Hall in the past, Smallwood issued a statement upon news of the band’s induction on Monday thanking the institution.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of stone washing, Artistic Milliners, Endrime and Denim Theater curated an installation of archival stone washed pieces and contemporary designs washed with new technologies from Tonello, Officina+39, HMS and LandRe.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The NoHo Arts Council said the goal of the installation was to enhance the street’s appeal.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 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 global surge in AI investment continues to benefit technology activity while the sheer volatility on world markets is a boon to trading firms.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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With veterans Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey both still locked in as 2026 starters, Burke could be a fascinating investment for offensive-line coach Zach Strief.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the royal family’s website, there are about 30 investitures each year.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Decades later, King Charles' son Prince William did not have an investiture ceremony after the King named him as the new Prince of Wales following his accession to the throne upon Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 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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The agreement includes $100 million in new capital committed in a private placement of common stock and warrants.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Henry, hardscaping should play a major role in decisions like plant bed locations and tree placements to prevent unnecessary repairs, removals, and renovations in the future.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company representative said all that's necessary to start hauling for them is federal authorization, which requires proof of minimal insurance and paying a $300 fee online.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The House held a rare overnight voting session in hopes of advancing legislation extending foreign surveillance authorizations.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordination. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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