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priest

[preest] / prist /


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A priest, Nabhi Nandan Das, was among the pilgrims, who were due to visit the sacred Hindu site of Mount Kailash, according to a spokesperson for the temple.

From Barron's Aug. 29, 2026

It needn’t mean studying the writings of the ancient sages or attending a formal service every Sunday with a minister or priest, as more young Americans are doing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

The Rev Paul Cawthorne, priest in charge of churches in the Hadnall area, is also a long time environmental campaigner.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The property is known for its priest holes and secret hiding places, which were used to shelter persecuted Catholics during the 1590s.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The priest ultimately bribed a Haitian army colonel to remove Farmer’s name from the list.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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

Inside, neatly made-up rooms for visiting priests line warmly lit halls that lead to a chapel where the 400-year-old ritual takes place.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

We learned about the annual return of swallows, admired blooming roses and citrus trees and absorbed a simple story: Spanish conquistadors and Catholic priests tamed a wild land, and we should follow their example.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

That’s how I’d tell it, if it were up to me: Daniel knew very well that the King’s high priests were sneaking in at night and taking all that food.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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