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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
Many have sought shelter in Yarmouk sports stadium in Gaza City, where decrepit tents made of white cloth turned brown on Sunday following an evening of heavy rain.
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Abeer Salman, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Some even poked holes into the shade cloth with their nails, while other adventurous souls climbed a tree conveniently overlooking the nets.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Keen eyes may notice that the top panel’s bitumen sheet is covered in a protective cloth facing (as are the sheets on the right, left, and front outer panels).
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Instead, use a damp towel or microfiber cloth, which can trap and lock in dust, reducing the amount that’s stirred up when cleaning.
—Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Abeer Salman, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Some even poked holes into the shade cloth with their nails, while other adventurous souls climbed a tree conveniently overlooking the nets.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Keen eyes may notice that the top panel’s bitumen sheet is covered in a protective cloth facing (as are the sheets on the right, left, and front outer panels).
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Instead, use a damp towel or microfiber cloth, which can trap and lock in dust, reducing the amount that’s stirred up when cleaning.
—Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
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The lobby’s signature white furniture wasn’t replaced but re-covered in fresh yet traditional fabrics.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Isabel Marant’s Irma blazer is finished in a double-breasted silhouette in the woolen fabric.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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As part of this rebirth, fashion designer and artist Jean-Charles de Castelbajac was asked to create new vestments, or special service garments, for the cathedral’s clergy.AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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The clergy mentioned by the victims Friday included Stephen Keistle, John T. McCracken, George Francis and Donald Brodersen.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
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India’s textile industry is progressing towards global competitiveness, with significant growth.Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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The city’s connection to Parisian fashion, along with its strong textile and embroidery traditions, contributed to its rise as a fashion destination.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the White House fact sheet, some of those getting clemency on Thursday include a military veteran who spends time helping church members in poor health, a nurse who has helped in emergency response and an addiction counselor who volunteers to help young people.Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many non-Muslim tourists make their way to the Blue Mosque each year, much in the way stunning churches in Europe attract non-Christians too.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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