prioress
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In the series, Prioress does a lot more gumshoe investigating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2022
“She was always giving to others, whether it was a smile, an encouraging word or a promise of prayer,” Sister Nicole Kunze, Prioress of Annunciation Monastery, said in a statement.
From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2020
The score calls for the First Prioress to emit moans or “death rattles” as she nears her end.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2019
She won eight graded stakes races in her career, including the Grade 1 Prioress Stakes with Acey Deucey in 2005 at Saratoga.
From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2017
“It does sound curious, though. Perhaps they’ll write to the Lady Prioress rather than call in person. I wonder if it’s really sanctuary they’re asking about.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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