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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 recently, Black men raised $1.3 million for Harris in the first week of her announcing and Black fraternities pledged their support without hesitation.
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Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Director Ethan Berger has spoken a lot about you being fully immersed in the character and doing your own field research by going to different fraternities and parties.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
In a natural progression of the undergraduate fraternity rush process, many pledges now document their journeys to brotherhood on TikTok.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024
At least one fraternity and an off-campus home are on College Avenue.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Director Ethan Berger has spoken a lot about you being fully immersed in the character and doing your own field research by going to different fraternities and parties.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
In a natural progression of the undergraduate fraternity rush process, many pledges now document their journeys to brotherhood on TikTok.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024
At least one fraternity and an off-campus home are on College Avenue.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The unimpressed-looking stoic bride was captured munching on a snack while the groom addressed an endearing profession of love to her as her wedding party looked on.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Artists and entrepreneurs need to invent new human-centric professions where the soon-to-be-abundant human labor capacity can be shifted.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rather than love and romance, such movies evoke tears through male camaraderie and brotherhood — unsurprising, then, that war and sports films rate high on the list, at least if my boomer dad is anything to go by.Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
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The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.JP Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Form strategic partnerships with hardware providers, algorithm developers and academic institutions to co-develop tailored solutions that address your industry-specific challenges.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That involvement should continue to climb in the coming weeks, as USC’s young receiving corps continues to work through growing pains.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Conley is part a full-staff receiving corps that welcomes Samuel back from a one-game absence, as well as tight end George Kittle, who missed last Sunday’s loss at Los Angeles with a Grade I hamstring strain.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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The top echelons of Leadville society were those on the winning side of the mining equation.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Brutalist offers a dark view of American society that could resonate under a Trump restoration, while Nickel Boys spotlights the victims of institutional violence.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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In the Denver area, communities received anywhere from a few inches to more than a foot and a half of snow.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Garcia would not still be at Minnesota if the U’s NIL community didn’t put together a package that was significant on its own accord, sources said.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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