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as in to destine
to determine the fate of in advance
he is stoic in the face of adversity, bolstered by his faith that everything in life has been ordained by a higher power
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
a new bill that would ordain the funding of public schools through state lottery revenues
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the founders of the African republic ordained a form of government that was closely modeled on that of the United States
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Recent Examples of ordain
On Saturday, the Gladiator II star was baptized, receiving a certificate of baptism, as well as a minister’s license, meaning that he can later get ordained.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Grob was ordained to the priesthood in 1992 in Chicago, at age 31.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
He would be ordained a priest in 1918, at age 24, after studying in Rome.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
He was ordained a priest on June 14, 1964, at Woodstock College in Baltimore County.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Grob was ordained to the priesthood in 1992 in Chicago, at age 31.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
He would be ordained a priest in 1918, at age 24, after studying in Rome.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
He was ordained a priest on June 14, 1964, at Woodstock College in Baltimore County.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bridal tiaras may be less popular than in decades past, but the new guard of regal toppers is designed (and destined) to command attention.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Things seem destined to grow worse across a wide swath of Los Angeles and its besieged neighbors.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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She was ordered held on Rikers pending a transfer to New Jersey to face the charges.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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This was not out of choice: After his capture and before his execution, Höss was ordered to write his memoir, giving an insight into the workings of a mind that was both ordinary and chillingly evil.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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People who want to see tangible change within their own communities should encourage their state lawmakers to enact similar programs – which are already in various stages of development in New York, Oregon, Maryland, Vermont, and Pennsylvania—and vote for local candidates who are pro-climate.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Suppose the United States eliminates methane rules and/or enacts tariffs.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Until the locker room culture improves, Miami is doomed to underachieving as it’s done the past two seasons.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ted Farnsworth, the architect of MoviePass‘ doomed $9.95-a-month subscription plan, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding investors in the company.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Bears last week requested an interview with McCarthy, an 18-year NFL head coaching veteran, but the Cowboys denied the request.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Eudora Police Department requested the assistance of state police.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Palm Desert, a city of more than 50,000 near Palm Springs, passed a resolution in support of the monument.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amenities: Outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym, multiple restaurants Editor’s Tip: Take to the hotel’s spa or outdoor swimming pool, ideal for passing the city’s steamy summer days.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Ordain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordain. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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