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christened the new baby "Ophelia"
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Recent Examples of christen
A lot of graduation speakers are going to christen graduates citizens of the world.
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Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Royal House of Sweden previously announced that Princess Ines would be christened at Drottningholm Palace Chapel by Bishop Johan Dalman, and Ordinary Chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen on June 13, in a special day doubling as Carl Philip and Sofia's anniversary.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 12 June 2025
In 1987, the operation was christened Galerie Lelong & Co.; the gallery also operated a Zürich outpost for a time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 June 2025
Fittingly christened the Escale au Pont-Neuf, the métiers d’art pocket watch features a tableau of the French capital for a dial.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
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Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Royal House of Sweden previously announced that Princess Ines would be christened at Drottningholm Palace Chapel by Bishop Johan Dalman, and Ordinary Chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen on June 13, in a special day doubling as Carl Philip and Sofia's anniversary.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 12 June 2025
In 1987, the operation was christened Galerie Lelong & Co.; the gallery also operated a Zürich outpost for a time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 June 2025
Fittingly christened the Escale au Pont-Neuf, the métiers d’art pocket watch features a tableau of the French capital for a dial.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
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But Democratic members were chosen as vice chairs of all the standing committees, and some were named chairs of subcommittees.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Ube Butter Banana French Toast Lumpia from Lumpia City was named the winner July 29 in Wisconsin State Fair's annual Sporkies competition for new menu items at the festival.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Their offspring spread further west, and in 2011 a wolf dubbed OR7 by biologists made its way from Oregon to California, achieving minor celebrity as residents watched his progress on online cameras and cheered the breed’s success.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The bill, dubbed the most substantial housing package since the 1990s, unanimously passed the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Jimmy nominated Adrian Rocha, Keanu Soto and Kelley Jorgensen for eviction.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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In March, Trump nominated Cole as DEA administrator, pending confirmation in the Senate.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In a corresponding move, RHP Ryan Pressly has been designated for assignment.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Veteran reliever Ryan Pressly was designated for assignment to create a roster spot for Rogers.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Kristian Wilkerson pops for another big catch Right on cue after labeling him as an under-the-radar training camp riser that fans should pay attention to, wide receiver Wilkerson provided one of the biggest plays of the day during team drills.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Allow this energy to flow freely without rushing to label or contain it.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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Glass and Wilson also worked together on a pair of 1998 operas titled White Raven and Monsters of Grace.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rolling Stone Australia reported in July 2025 that Aimee would appear in a documentary about her father titled No Escape From Now.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The election postponement will give current city commissioners and the mayor — who is termed out at the end of the year — an extra year in office.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Even modern scientists had yet to recognize the features, with subsequent academic research in 2015 terming them dune decomposition chimneys.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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“Christen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/christen. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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