as in anointment
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as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
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Noun
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For example, prospective LGBTQ+ candidates for ordination who have waited to pursue clergy credentials must now start a lengthy evaluation process.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
4 May 2024 -
Throughout his tenure at Fourth Church, Buchanan tackled all manner of controversial issues, including the ordination of gays and lesbians and conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Wear gloves when touching cleaning products, take a break from painting your nails, and avoid acetone nail polish remover.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Homages to the Bethesda games’ slow-motion kills are aplenty, with gratuitous shots of bullets tearing through bodies and painting the walls red.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As a result, he's temporarily halted investment at his factories in Texas and Georgia.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Some potential challenges include: • Lack of time: Developing a habit of self-reflection requires a deliberate investment of time.—
Susan Curtin,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the induction ceremony, Howard will be honored that night during a game against the Lakers.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Paul McCartney wrote an open letter in support of Cocker’s induction for the Rock Hall’s 2025 class.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The installation files and instructions can be found on the Civfanatics forum link above.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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But Valve has a long history of streamlining game downloads, updates, and driver installations through Steam itself.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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The third installment, out on May 13, will tell the story of Hendrix, a successful, independent businesswoman who is child-free by choice.—
Taryn Finley,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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But on the reunion's third installment, which aired on Sunday, March 2, TJ dropped a bomb of his own, claiming that Stacey had offered him financial compensation to appear on the Bravo series and still owed him the dough.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The group in its ethics complaint also took aim at the unknown private funding source for Jackson’s investiture ceremony at the Library of Congress, arguing it should’ve been disclosed.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
3 Jan. 2025
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Honors are typically awarded throughout the year by the King, Prince William (the Prince of Wales) or Princess Anne (the Princess Royal) during investitures at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or the Palace of Holyroodhouse, located in Edinburgh, Scotland.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The initiative challenges brands to focus on sustainability not just within their product offerings but also in their marketing and advertising operations, addressing the environmental impact of digital ad campaigns, production and media placement.—
Srikanth Ramachandran,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pattern, color, and even strategic furniture placement can help make this happen.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Anointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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