consecration
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Allen, from what I can tell, was not advocating for social revolution, or a total inversion of the market economy, or the consecration of a Marxist state.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
The consecration ceremony was both religious ritual and viral spectacle, with Mr. Modi cast in the role of ultimate victor, striding alone in the frame.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024
"Many generations had looked forward to this moment," he said in a message earlier this month, adding that he would be "representing all of India's 140 million people" at the consecration ceremony.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2024
He said he had looked forward to attending the consecration ceremony of an Indian temple early Thursday but has to “miss it to keep others around me safe.”
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023
I imagined the plain wooden crucifix above the altar swinging back and forth as Father Amadi raised the host at consecration.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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