ordinations

noun

plural of ordination
as in investments

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  1. investments
  2. installations
  3. investitures
  4. elections
  5. installments
  6. delegations
  7. authorizations
  8. inductions
Noun
  • The program allows people who make sizable investments in a country to apply for citizenship.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Active weather defense As severe hailstorms and unpredictable weather become the new normal, protecting solar investments is suddenly a top priority.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of investments
Noun
  • 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
  • Mendieta made installations of these silhouette works, too, one of which is reconstructed in the exhibition under the careful guidance of her niece, Raquel Cecilia Mendieta.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of installations
Noun
  • The outlet pointed out that only the king, as well as Anne and William, conduct investitures, many of which take place at Windsor Castle.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The castle’s Waterloo Chamber, a magnificently opulent space that today is most commonly used for investitures but previously hosted theatrical and pantomime productions under Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, was transformed into a screening room for the occasion.
    — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of investitures
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  • Former elections liaison Dallas Woodhouse resigned earlier this month following reporting on those communications.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Heavy losses suffered by Labour in a midterm set of local elections in May prompted many lawmakers to demand Starmer's resignation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of elections
Noun
  • The opening installments look and feel like a very familiar serial killer show, a genre in which Kirk (Dexter, Luther) is well-versed.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Witnessing their development is the gift of getting to know characters on layaway over nine easy installments.
    — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of installments
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  • The flurry of Pakistani and Qatari delegations visiting Iran in an effort to sustain the ceasefire has given way to pessimism among regional diplomats.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • The two sides pulled back the following week, each sending delegations to Qatar, which had played a key role in mediating the agreement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of delegations
Noun
  • This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
    — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of authorizations
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  • Bailey was honored with a pair of inductions during his coaching career, reaching the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame in his native Missouri and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • Trump, who has voiced contempt for both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, has not yet commented on the inductions.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Definition of inductions
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