1
: of or relating to religious doctrines (such as justification by faith alone) developed by Martin Luther or his followers
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches adhering to Lutheran doctrines, liturgy, and polity
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The announcement of the deals came a week after the club cut the ribbon on its new multimillion state-of-the-art training center on the campus of the Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Majok makes a nifty move for a three-point play in the final minute as Crean Lutheran gets another one-point win over Foothill in the Crestview League.
—Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2025
Because the overwhelming majority of their neighbors attend the Lutheran school, that school is likely to be well-funded.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
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The 25-year-old man who was driving the yellow sedan suffered a minor injury during the crash and was taken to Lutheran General Hospital for observation, police said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The announcement of the deals came a week after the club cut the ribbon on its new multimillion state-of-the-art training center on the campus of the Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Majok makes a nifty move for a three-point play in the final minute as Crean Lutheran gets another one-point win over Foothill in the Crestview League.
—Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2025
Because the overwhelming majority of their neighbors attend the Lutheran school, that school is likely to be well-funded.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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