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Recent Examples of ordination
Modern Catholic teachings do not express this attitude directly, but some Catholic feminists argue that views of women’s blood pollution still influence the church’s position against women’s ordination.
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many felt the ordination was too late, given the fact DMX was already dead.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many felt the ordination was too late, given the fact DMX was already dead.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordination
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is relatively simple and includes a sink, an induction cooktop, a fridge, and cabinetry.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bulk of the team came together last fall for a 10-year reunion and the induction of the late Demaryius Thomas into the Ring of Fame.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Over the past decade, Pau has created a series of media installations about the bauhinia, exploring different methods of rendering scientific data as sound and light.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Many HOAs inquire about the rules regarding the installation of security-monitoring cameras.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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By all accounts, virality is violent for its subjects, and building a sustainable career from sudden celebrity is a formidable task; any sensible person would be wise to distrust such an instantaneous anointing.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chalamet represents a less comfortable path for the industry — an anointing of the popular kid, an endorsement of a set of campaign standards that doesn’t exactly align with its own.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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Private business investments contributed more to GDP growth than consumer spending, a trend that could continue as US hyperscalers pledge to ramp up their AI expenditures.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet to consider this an album merely meant to capitalize on controversy, or a work that’s entirely tethered to the news cycle and the click economy, would be to miss Kneecap’s deep investment in something larger than themselves.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first Earl of Car-narvon in 1793, whose investiture was made by King George III him-self.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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At Caernarfon Castle, the Queen crowned her son during his investiture ceremony to become Prince of Wales in July 1969.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The result of this dynamic tension of bootlickers, according to Bernhard’s narrator, is the perpetual elevation and official anointment of mediocrity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agreement includes $100 million in new capital committed in a private placement of common stock and warrants.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Henry, hardscaping should play a major role in decisions like plant bed locations and tree placements to prevent unnecessary repairs, removals, and renovations in the future.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The ripples would be felt across the five boroughs, exacerbating our ongoing crisis of child poverty if TPS holders were to lose work authorization and no longer be able to provide for their children.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican leader said that support from Washington should be limited to intelligence sharing, while prohibiting on-the-ground actions with foreign agents without authorization from the federal government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordination. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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