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For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026 -
An overexposed photo shows Miralba from the torso up, looking into a white sky, with a ray of light almost sanctifying her face.—
Camila Osorio,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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Maddock said Kozak had particularly loved presiding over Holy Saturday evening Mass, which is typically a time for baptizing people into the Catholic church.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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In Russia, celebrants observe the holiday by taking part in the Eastern Orthodox tradition of baptizing themselves in cold lakes.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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From ancient epics to contemporary headlines, humans have spent centuries canonizing courage as a rare and admirable virtue.—
Cynthia Pury,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ryan believes that canonizing Kirk as the patron saint of MAGA may have backfired in a subtle but important way.—
Ryan Broderick,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Flameless induction cooking ranges, waste management and composting, oil purifying machines—all part of a large attempt to make luxury a little less wasteful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The formula pairs a deeper-cleansing base with glycerin, honey, and nourishing oils like coconut, avocado, and argan to lift buildup without that stripped, dry feeling that can trigger frizz.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pat it in after cleansing and your skin feels instantly juicier.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Spiritualizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualizing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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