sororities

plural of sorority

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Recent Examples of sororities In a previous statement, the fraternity — which is 115 years old and is part of the Divine Nine, a group of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities — said the three men accused were not active or financial members of the fraternity. Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square. Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Fraternity members at Stanford, and other schools that adopt CFBPA fraternities, aren’t required to pay any dues—in contrast to many fraternities and sororities. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 June 2026 Details about this year’s parade had not been shared as of Tuesday, but the 2025 parade was themed for Mardi Gras and featured local schools, drill teams, fraternities and sororities and other localgroups. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 But when rivalry between sororities escalates and a body is found, ambition, loyalty, and sisterhood collide with deadly consequences. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Mejia noted that private security is being coordinated by sororities for their facilities and that UCLA intends to continue working with the community to support safety along Hilgard Avenue and across campus. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sororities
Noun
  • Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snared two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The allegations stem from 2023 and 2024, Penn State said, adding that both fraternities operate off campus.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • According to ServiceNow’s own Enterprise AI Maturity Index, 59% of organizations are using agentic AI, but only 9% have made significant progress in creating autonomous, multistep AI workflows.
    Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Limited transparency Until now, Phuel’s principal consumer-facing business has been Athlete Blood Test, which, according to its website, offers a suite of blood-testing services to individuals, teams and organizations.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Photos show serious damage at beach clubs in the area, including Sun and Surf Beach Club.
    Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Diomandé’s time at DME Academy ended in 2024, but he had already been invited to trials at professional clubs around the world.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This is why Leja thinks comparisons between medieval and modern societies aren’t accurate.
    T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This is supported by experimental work on Western industrial societies by psychologist Vernon Padgett and economist Dale Jorgenson.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • According to the health department, nearly twice as many sample groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus this year compared to the same time last year.
    Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The interactions between the two groups were lovely, as KiiiKiii bowed to their seniors and expressed their admiration to the XG members.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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