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In 2002, after the US Conference of Catholic Bishops tightened their policies, Ray was moved from the priory and removed from public ministry.
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Bob Ortega, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
In 2002, Ray was removed from the priory and from public ministry, CNN and KVIA report.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 9 May 2025
The shrine was destroyed, its only remaining feature the stone outline of the great east window of the priory built to house the shrine, which stands like a gaping mouth, a howl against its own decreation.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
The sad fate of the EV-1, the EV that GM birthed and then killed, is a potent reminder of this rustbelt warrior’s ultimate priories.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2016
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Bob Ortega, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
In 2002, Ray was removed from the priory and from public ministry, CNN and KVIA report.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 9 May 2025
The shrine was destroyed, its only remaining feature the stone outline of the great east window of the priory built to house the shrine, which stands like a gaping mouth, a howl against its own decreation.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
The sad fate of the EV-1, the EV that GM birthed and then killed, is a potent reminder of this rustbelt warrior’s ultimate priories.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priory
Noun
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The monastery and nearby botanical gardens doubled as part of the wealthy city of Qarth in Game of Thrones serving as the setting for a lavish garden party attended by Daenerys Targaryen.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Stylish Nun Assisi Relais occupies a 13th-century monastery and has a spa built into its first-century Roman foundations.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Yes, the garden cloister arches are brand new, but the seamless blend of old and fake old really works.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Inside, visitors will find a church, tower, cloister, and several detailed stone sculptures.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The manuscript then landed at a different Roman abbey, the Vatican and a small church.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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In the 17th century, as the abbey's importance declined, its vast collection of manuscripts was shifted to another abbey in Rome, then moved to the Vatican and finally on to a small church.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Priory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priory. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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