confrere
Example Sentences
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Rushdie, hooks, et al., worked to improve the novel; Epstein and his confreres want the world to change around it.
From Los Angeles Times
But compared with a far more intelligent series like, say, “Mrs. America,” “Gaslit” disappoints in its efforts to provide a well-rounded portrait of an influence-seeking conservative woman betrayed by her political confreres.
From Washington Post
“They have insinuated infamy on the integrity of my priestly life, having financed witnesses in a trial against a confrere, even being the owner of oil wells or tax havens.”
From Seattle Times
Barba, meanwhile, says he is getting old and his two confreres are ailing.
From Seattle Times
Corsaro and his confreres dress in the habit of Orthodox churchmen, including flowing black robes and the traditional flat-topped round hat.
From Reuters
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