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Recent Examples of priesthood Checking this priesthood’s power will require a new countermovement—one that restrains surveillance capitalism in the name of personal freedom and democracy. Paul Starr, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2019 The Federer's occupations have spanned politics, priesthood and now – thanks to Roger – tennis. Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 To overcome the Church’s indifference to their plight, Ed Warren takes it upon himself to perform the dangerous exorcism despite his lack of priesthood. Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024 But while the technologists are bullish on the economic impacts of AI, members of that other technocratic priesthood with profound influence over public life—the economists—are not. Will Henshall, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for priesthood 
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Noun
  • Greek philosopher Aristotle used the term to describe the rule of aristocracy, or elite powerful societal class, according to National Geographic.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • As in all Hermès product categories, the equestrian theme runs throughout, reflecting the brand’s roots as a saddler to Parisian aristocracy.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • More than a century ago, elite, Republican hunters — most famously, Teddy Roosevelt — witnessed the decline of charismatic species like bison and used their power to protect them.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Individual history is great to have, as Barkley has mentioned wanting to be in the same conversation as Davis, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson and many other running back elites the moment the Giants took him second overall out of Penn State.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Adjust this setting using recording software and compare results to see what sounds bests.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate who eclipsed previous career bests of 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Queen, a Baltimore resident, propelled the Terps to outscore the Fighting Illini in the paint, 62-34.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Second lady elect Usha Vance opted for a pink tea-length Oscar de la Renta coat and taupe boots.
    Vogue, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
  • With every point so critical, will coach Martin St. Louis elect to give Dobes more starts — or perhaps even a run of games at some point?
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Those rights holders include record labels, publishers, independent distributors, performance rights organizations and collecting societies.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Emerging, re-emerging, and evolving pathogens continue to threaten society.
    Juan Manuel Santos, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025

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“Priesthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priesthood. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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