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Recent Examples of patriarchal
Despite the contrivance, Jewson makes fascinating theater out of this, flipping the archetypal image of the ballerina, and therefore femininity, on its head and rendering it as a kind of weapon, forged by years of putting up with enormous pain, against a world beset by patriarchal violence.
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Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The film also shows how the mainstreaming of punk rock, and the mainstream music industry’s patriarchal tendencies, overwhelmed the group.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her patriarchal husband.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
An ancient practice with new relevance Girls dressed as boys has been documented for centuries in the patriarchal society of Afghanistan.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
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Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The film also shows how the mainstreaming of punk rock, and the mainstream music industry’s patriarchal tendencies, overwhelmed the group.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her patriarchal husband.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
An ancient practice with new relevance Girls dressed as boys has been documented for centuries in the patriarchal society of Afghanistan.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriarchal
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Experts are split on the subject, but Alfoneh argued the key differences will be a greater stress on Iranian nationalism and less concern with the puritanical social policies of the clerical government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr will replace Ali Larijani, whose death in Israeli strikes last week was a major blow to the ruling clerical regime.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Kast and his wife are part of Schoenstatt, a Catholic apostolic movement devoted to the Virgin Mary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Like his apostolic namesake, Thomas believes unquestioningly in the evidence of his senses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is the same for emergency departments that seek to be accredited as Geriatric Emergency Departments — criteria include screening for dementia with few specifics about managing it beyond recommendations that apply to geriatric care more broadly.—
Gabriela Khazanov,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ted Rosenberg quit teaching geriatric medicine after 30 years because his employer, the University of British Columbia, was too tolerant.—
Jesse Brown,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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That religious significance helps explain the presence of so many priestly and temple-related inscriptions among the fragments.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The massive priestly blessing for Passover, which usually draws tens of thousands, will take place with just 50 worshippers, Rabinowitz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long drives are a big part of life in rural America, but transportation is uniquely challenging for people who are ill, elderly or both.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rodgers faces a misdemeanor assault charge against an elderly or disabled individual, according to Rubinson.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Leo's events in Monaco were marked by all the usual protocol and pomp of a papal tour abroad.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Monaco — The leaders of the world’s two smallest states came together on Saturday, as Pope Leo XIV made history with the first papal visit to Monaco in modern times and called on its residents to share their wealth with those in need.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other budgetary implications the administration is looking at is how senior attendance will play a part in state funding near the end of the year, as more seniors skip classes.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Speakers including County Commission Chairman Mark Jerrell, Juvenile Judge Aretha Blake, and Bridget Happney, senior social services manager at Mecklenburg County Youth and Family Services, spoke about the importance of everyone working together to keep children safe.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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This year there was the addition of a new episcopal area for Burundi and Rwanda and the appointment of nine new bishops, a reversal of the trend among U.S. bishops.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
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Haller Suites & Restaurant offers a dining experience with panoramic views over the episcopal town.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Patriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriarchal. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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