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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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as in profession
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
the fraternity of civil engineers
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Recent Examples of fraternity
Most people at the gathering, including Mr. Jang, were underage and drank alcohol that was provided by members of Mr. Jang’s fraternity, Beta Alpha Omega.
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Kate Selig, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The University of Arkansas has suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity for at least three years after an investigation found violations including hazing, providing alcohol to underage people and dishonesty.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
At 900 games, Cooper is 38th all-time in NHL history among the coaching fraternity.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Kate Selig, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The University of Arkansas has suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity for at least three years after an investigation found violations including hazing, providing alcohol to underage people and dishonesty.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
At 900 games, Cooper is 38th all-time in NHL history among the coaching fraternity.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many organizations have created tools to track the beloved Christmas icon's annual journey.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Avionics Technicians also make $89,000 per year, and this profession rounds out the top 10. Wage disparity is a challenge, across generations, genders and educational levels.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Leach and Moody, who are both attorneys by profession, have accused the attorney general's office of skirting a legal obligation to comply with their subpoena.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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And copyright associations and bylaws are also being developed to ensure that our artists are being compensated for licensing of their music and all that.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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There is no closer association between any of them.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rio Hondo, win or lose, is a brotherhood, Carson said.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Reporters found that county coroners, medical institutions and others repeatedly failed to contact reachable family members before declaring bodies unclaimed.Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, the degree to which this flexibility is offered varies significantly between institutions, programs and individual instructors.Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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More:Enbridge Line 6 oil spill raises alarm over Line 5 reroute risks, environmentalists warn More:Enbridge pipeline spills nearly 70,000 gallons of crude oil in Jefferson County Caitlin Looby is a Report for America corps member who writes about the environment and the Great Lakes.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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DuBose was activated for the game today to offer support for the pass-catching corps.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Within this microcosm of society, some women find solace and an unexpected sense of freedom within a restrictive society, while others are unjustly confined for defying societal norms.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Another prominent conspiracy theory that’s re-appeared is Project Blue Beam, a decades-old claim that the government will use deceptive tactics—like faking an alien invasion—to dominate society.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S. The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Your generosity makes a big difference in the lives of young people in our community.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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