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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then
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Recent Examples of cloth
The set includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two wash cloths.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Grab a fork, chopstick, or skewer, wrap it in a microfiber cloth, and use it to agitate any buildup clinging to the bottom of the glass.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
Simple eco-kits like a metal tumbler for refilling drinking water, metal or bamboo straws and cloth shopping bags not only make great gifts but also empower recipients to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics in everyday life.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The capsule collection available to U.S. shoppers includes new pieces made of the finest yarns and cloths.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Grab a fork, chopstick, or skewer, wrap it in a microfiber cloth, and use it to agitate any buildup clinging to the bottom of the glass.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
Simple eco-kits like a metal tumbler for refilling drinking water, metal or bamboo straws and cloth shopping bags not only make great gifts but also empower recipients to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics in everyday life.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The capsule collection available to U.S. shoppers includes new pieces made of the finest yarns and cloths.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
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In this scenario, TikTok would die a slow death, as its technology degrades and its social fabric weakens with users departing for other platforms.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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But in those pieces of fabric, Susana saw her family’s story.Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Television reporters, judges and clergy have fallen several places, while auto mechanics have moved up.Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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His father convinced church leaders to keep quiet and promised Alger would never work in the clergy again.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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While a relatively small portion of what goes to the landfill, textiles cost California taxpayers more than $70 million just to throw away.Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles The collection features textiles and embroideries with a hint of the exotic, plus a clashing color and print sense that has been known to inspire the world’s top interior designers.Miles Socha, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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The hardware store and the burger joint; the historic coffee shop; churches, schools and grocery stores.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Potholes: The Send Relief Serve Tour — run by a group that partners with churches, local organizations and government officials on community projects — is coming to San Diego, and one of its initiatives is to identify potholes in La Jolla.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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