priest
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Kessler thought Spengler a “fat priest with a fat chin and brutal mouth” and his theories “the most hackneyed, trivial stuff,” but Kessler sensed the ominous turn in Germany’s cultural politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Our critic called the show at MoMA “a multi-museum-sanctioned liturgy—the canonization of contemporary art’s high priest, along with his orthodoxy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The homebase team, as they were known, were to "do anything" the Church of England priest asked of them.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
I will be a man of integrity and accountability as I lead, guide and pray over my daughter and as the high priest in my home.
From Salon ● May 3, 2006
Townspeople screamed for the warrior to release the priest.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Moretta is 10 years past the customary retirement age for Catholic priests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Unfortunately, I have always struggled with disappointing authority figures: professors, bosses, priests, parents — and, apparently, severe-bunned bakers.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Under this traditional model, kings, priests, and other powerful leaders gained control of wealth and resources, causing the divide between rich and poor to expand.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Adhering to a strict interpretation of Roman Catholic tradition, the society holds masses in Latin celebrated by priests with their backs turned to the congregation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Julian and he were talking—in jocular, mocking, pedantic Latin—like a couple of priests tidying the vestry before a mass.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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