clergy
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The clergy specifically placed the handles of the tall ark at the bottom, so that even preschoolers would be able to open it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Catholic clergy have criticized the administration over both its hard-line tactics on immigration and its use of force abroad.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The motion needed a two-thirds majority from each of the three Orders – bishops, clergy, and lay members.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
In the afternoon, Leo will celebrate Mass at the hilltop Basilica of Saint Augustine in the presence of clergy from across Africa.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Some were asked to speak on the relevance of the professional clergy to the religious vocation.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
Vocabulary lists containing clergy
World Religions
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Content Summary 5.1: Causes of the Atlantic Revolutions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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