as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

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Recent Examples of spirituality That in India, referencing luck in connection with spirituality is prohibited? Dzmitry Lubneuski, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Venus enters Taurus on June 6th, illuminating your spirituality sector and inviting you to move slower, dream deeper, and soften into your own magic. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025 The pilgrimage route is known for its beauty, tranquility, and spirituality. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025 Whether that’s reading Jane Eyre or a book on spirituality or space. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spirituality
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Noun
  • Each campus is maintaining its name, religious services and clergy.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
  • The clergy asked them to be ready to defend their neighbors in the coming days.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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  • Butler had become an attorney and an official at a prominent Los Angeles church.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
  • Sheriff’s officials said a man was stabbed multiple times, and the wounded man staggered into a nearby church.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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