clergy
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Democrats have a long tradition of clergy in politics, but predominately among African Americans.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Normally, only the clergy are allowed to move items like the silver case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Conservative MP Katie Lam was one of the lead signatories and argues that Church funds are restricted to supporting parish churches and clergy wages.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
With extraordinary bravery, civil rights leaders, activists, and progressive clergy launched boycotts, marches, and sit-ins protesting the Jim Crow system.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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 Lang, Andrew
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