as in to consecrate
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Recent Examples of reconsecrate
Tears and smiles could be seen at Congregation Beth Israel on Thursday as the members prepared to reconsecrate the synagogue after a gunman held Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others hostage almost three months ago.
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Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2022
Aymond explained that the ensuing ritual would reconsecrate the altar and the church to Christ.
—Sara Pagones | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 10 Oct. 2020
Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2022
Aymond explained that the ensuing ritual would reconsecrate the altar and the church to Christ.
—Sara Pagones | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 10 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsecrate
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Part 2, on Sunday, is an inaugural Mass, with special rites to consecrate the main altar.John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Pantheon was consecrated as a Catholic church in 609 A.D. and now operates as a tourist attraction.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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The priest at the church, which had been sanctified by the recent arrival of some saintly relics from Rome, tried talking to the demon living in the girl’s body.Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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If Saturday’s game likely won’t be as low-scoring affair as the one Rice sanctified 100 years ago, both offenses may be in for a long day; having given up just 10.3 points per game this season, Army boasts the game’s second-stingiest D, while the Irish are No. 3 (11.4).Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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The coronation merely confirms and sacralizes his inheritance.Matt Ford, The New Republic, 5 May 2023
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Winner had signed up for that life, where all knowledge was guarded, sacralized under the official regime of secrecy.Jacob Silverman, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2023
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The sermon was built around a Bible passage, Malachi 3:1-4, about God's ability to purify people.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both purifying methods can measurably reduce indoor air pollution, according to the EPA.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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May God continue to bless her in good health, love and joy!Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Newer directors — and there are some that are geniuses out of the box, God bless them — but some of them want to control it too much.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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But long before stars like Hamilton, one name was hallowed: Ayrton Senna.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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This week's quiz is highlighted by holidays, hallowed sites and competitions on the high seas — plus a few other surprises.Kerry J. Byrne, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024
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Then, cleanse your skin with a mild soap or cleanser.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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Foreo Luna 4 $279 $167 Nordstrom Gently cleanse skin of makeup, sweat, and excess oil with Foreo's Luna 4 Cleansing Device.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Reconsecrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsecrate. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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