clergy
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Black clergy in Detroit came out for him.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
Lowe, who later became a bishop, had been an enthusiastic supporter of NOS and waved away concerns from fellow clergy as early as 1992.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Anyone who has spent time with Chabad clergy can affirm their sense of faith in God.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The cemeteries, neighborhood councils and clergy leaders had opposed the loss of motor vehicle lanes, saying it would cause a traffic nightmare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
It was an old Anglican private school, established for the daughters of English clergy, property owners, and overseers.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
The clergies of Whitehaven, Egremont, Seascale, Gosforth and surrounding areas have met a number of times since the shootings.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2011
Can kings or clergies alter The crackle on one plate?
From Rhymes a la Mode by Andrew Lang
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