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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
I don't care by what ministry it's accomplished, so long as it's done
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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
the ranks of the ministry have dwindled considerably in recent years
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Recent Examples of ministry
Crux is funded by BKM (The cultural ministry of Germany), FFA, DFFF, MDM, FF MV, MBB, Eurimages, Polish Film Institute and BR/arte.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
At every turn, Campbell denied the allegations and remained in ministry.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 12 May 2025
During his ministry, Cardinal Prevost was elected as head of the Augustinian Province of Chicago, his hometown, and served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, among other notable titles.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
The German foreign ministry warned that even a U.S. visa or approval through the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization would not guarantee entry.
—Ross MacDonald, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
At every turn, Campbell denied the allegations and remained in ministry.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 12 May 2025
During his ministry, Cardinal Prevost was elected as head of the Augustinian Province of Chicago, his hometown, and served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, among other notable titles.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
The German foreign ministry warned that even a U.S. visa or approval through the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization would not guarantee entry.
—Ross MacDonald, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministry
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Sociologist Rodolfo Soriano Nuñez told CNN Prevost was one of the few bishops in Peru who actively worked to support victims of clergy abuse.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Influencers wore paper skull caps to mimic Catholic cardinals and video compilations of clergy were mixed with Charli XCX audio.—
Mariel Padilla,
Them.,
8 May 2025
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These positions, along with his personal modesty and steadfast advocacy for the poor and immigrants, endeared him to political progressives the world over but also inspired a significant conservative backlash, both in the church and without.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Leo has a doctorate in the church’s canon law, which equips him for the task of ensuring existing church laws are applied to investigate cases and hold leaders accountable.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator flagship gets dramatic new looks and features, including dramatic exterior lights, a new body and a high-def 48-inch instrument display stretching nearly the width of the big SUV’s dashboard.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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One of Juno’s ten active instruments, the Microwave Radiometer (MWR) was specifically invented for the mission.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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That's far from the only change the Japanese company is making to its only fully-electric vehicle for the U.S. market.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The suspect left the scene after the hit-and-run collision and was involved in two separate vehicle pursuits with officers from the San Bruno and Menlo Park police departments, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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This solution integrates contact centers with operational systems, enabling both self-service and live agent support across channels like voice, chat, and SMS.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The team also included A.R.G.U.S. agent John Economos (Steve Agee) of the Belle Reve Penitentiary, National Security Agency agent and former Waller aide Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), and new team member Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2025
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UnitedHealth has said in regulatory filings that investigations, audits and reviews by a dozen different government agencies are underway.—
Amina Niasse,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Dozens of law enforcement agencies and first responders searched the area of 187th Street and Y Highway in south Belton for hours after his disappearance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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While most organ systems begin deteriorating in our 60s or 70s, women’s ovaries start declining in their mid-30s, with reproductive function ceasing entirely at menopause, typically around age 50.—
Samantha Walravens,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Boise also added a flag promoting organ donation to its collection of official city flags.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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“Ministry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministry. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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