reverend

Example Sentences

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"ICE has even been arresting airport workers while they are on the job," said one of those who protested, reverend Mariah Furness Tollgaard of Hamline Church United Methodist.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

A reverend whose house was sold without him knowing has had the property returned to him nearly four years on, after a family was ordered to leave.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

Roles across his long, busy career have included reverend, inspector, captain, sergeant, doctor, coach, sheriff, pastor, mayor, deacon and, notably, Adm.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

Then our votes will be the kind of prayer the reverend speaks of, one “for the world we desire for ourselves and our children.”

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2024

The reverend opens the door, letting in the damp outside air.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett