denomination
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The lone exception to the rule is Botswana, a democratic republic that has traditionally featured the sitting president’s portrait on its 10 pula banknote denomination.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Rhodes, raised Swedenborgian — a Christian denomination that emphasizes “divine love” based on the writings of theologian Emanuel Swedenborg — does not outright reject the comparison.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Catholics overtook Methodists as the largest denomination in the nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
He didn’t need a single pastor or priest or denomination to tell him his views; he could have turned to podcasters, influencers, meme pages, YouTube pastors, and any other number of figures for inspiration.
From Slate ● Jan. 22, 2026
“Can I tell you what churches we have in the area? What denomination are you?”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Bank said its inclusion added variety to the series, made the denominations easier to distinguish, and gave an opportunity to celebrate the British coastline.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
City Councilmembers Imelda Padilla and Heather Hutt also contributed, though in smaller denominations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
He said Mass at our reunion, and classmates of all denominations attended and were inspired by his homily.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Catholicism is now listed under a single designation under Christianity without similar distinctions of their denominations.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
At the other end of the spectrum, the Refined tended toward the more formalized ritual, setting up black churches within traditionally white denominations.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I've Been to the Mountaintop" (1968)
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