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Recent Examples of hierarch
In the immediate aftermath of communism there was a flurry of revelations about collaboration between Russian hierarchs and the KGB, but soon the files snapped shut.
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The Economist, 11 Aug. 2019
That paved the way for Archbishop Ieronymos to join the primate of the new Ukrainian church, Epifaniy, and many other Bartholomew-minded hierarchs at celebrations in Istanbul of the Ecumenical Patriarch’s personal feast-day on June 11th.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
The affair follows a two-year-old drive by Archbishop Charles Thompson, the local hierarch, to make sure that Catholic teaching is observed in all the places under his purview.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 14 July 2019
Unfortunately the ability to communicate successfully across other barriers, whether geopolitical or simply personal, is currently eluding the Christians of the East, or at least their hierarchs.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
The Economist, 11 Aug. 2019
That paved the way for Archbishop Ieronymos to join the primate of the new Ukrainian church, Epifaniy, and many other Bartholomew-minded hierarchs at celebrations in Istanbul of the Ecumenical Patriarch’s personal feast-day on June 11th.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
The affair follows a two-year-old drive by Archbishop Charles Thompson, the local hierarch, to make sure that Catholic teaching is observed in all the places under his purview.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 14 July 2019
Unfortunately the ability to communicate successfully across other barriers, whether geopolitical or simply personal, is currently eluding the Christians of the East, or at least their hierarchs.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hierarch
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That appears to be the mantra for fashion executives kicking off the year, as Milan Men’s Fashion Week opens on Friday.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Tannenbaum was a Dolphins executive from 2015 to 2018.Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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After a long career as a politician from Florida, former astronaut Bill Nelson has served as NASA's administrator for the last three and a half years.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
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An administrator will then oversee the local diocese until a new bishop is appointed.Kate Murphy, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Among teams dispatched were Engine 5, Engine 4, Rescue 3, and the shift commander, according to Assistant Fire Chief Brian Meadows.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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After more than two years of political deadlock, the Lebanese Parliament elected the army commander on Thursday with 99 out of 128 votes.Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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In a letter to members sent Wednesday morning, leaders assured the community that the congregation’s Torah scrolls had been rescued from the sanctuary, chapel and classrooms before the fire destroyed the building.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The two leaders were also reportedly meant to have a meeting during this time, and Saqr said that it was delayed.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ramsey, himself, is back, a stalwart general who made the choice to forgo a rough mid-round draft projection to boost his stock with another year at USC.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
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The soon-to-be former secretary of defense is Lloyd J. Austin III, who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, served for 41 years and retired as a four-star Army general after three years as commander of U.S. Central Command.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lack of feedback from employers is another persistent problem, leaving candidates in the dark about their application status or areas for improvement.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent months have seen labor unions win significant concessions from employers, following high-profile strikes by Boeing factory workers, dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports, video game performers, and hotel and casino employees on the Las Vegas Strip.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Prada chief Patrizio Bertelli bought the two labels in the 1990s shopping spree with the goal to create a luxury pole.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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As Lebanon's army chief since 2017, Aoun has earned a reputation for diplomacy amid the country's political chaos.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The invitation, which the governor’s office said was emailed to Trump’s team, marked a slight change in tone in the political battle between Newsom and Trump, with Newsom imploring Trump not to politicize the tragedy.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The governor’s office said, as opposed to the federal regulation that threatened Cleveland Cliff’s steel mill in Butler County, a solution to U.S. Steel economic woes isn’t as clear-cut.Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Hierarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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