How to Use Benedictine in a Sentence
Benedictine
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As a young, female alum of Benedictine College, Butker’s speech did not fill me with shock and disdain.
—Liz Walden, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2024
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In the fridge by a front window filled with flowers are containers of pimento cheese and Benedictine spread.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024
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The glamorous haven, formerly a 16th-century Benedictine monastery, is found perched in the verdant hills with exceptional views of the Gulf of Tigullio (seen at the top of post).
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2023
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For sure, Benedictine monks in Germany, Belgium and northeastern France were brewing with hops by the 9th century.
—Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
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Named for the Benedictine monk considered the spiritual father of Champagne, Dom Pérignon is produced only in the finest years and only as a single vintage.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024
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Bellinger, Benedictine’s all-time leading scorer, says that basketball taught him about discipline and teamwork.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2023
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When cucumber sandwiches became popular in the US, butter was often replaced with an herbed cheese or a Benedictine sauce (a cucumber, cream cheese, dill and chive spread).
—Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
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Butker is a conservative Catholic, and Benedictine College is a private Catholic college.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
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Literally, so out of touch that even the Benedictine nuns clapped back, pointing out that lots of women — including nuns — happily and successfully contribute to the world.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
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In 1746, a Benedictine monk named Antoine Augustin Calmet published a popular treatise that sought, among other things, to distinguish real revenants from frauds.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
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The fallout from Harrison Butker’s controversial graduation speech continues to rage on, as nuns from Benedictine College join the list as the latest to condemn his words.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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Aaron Hauser, Chris Hauser’s son, is the receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Benedictine.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2023
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Speaking this month at a Benedictine College graduation ceremony, Butker condemned Pride month and expounded about women prioritizing the role of homemaker.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2024
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