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Recent Examples of hierarch
His speech was criticized in a statement from the Antiochian, Bulgarian, Romanian, and Serbian American Orthodox hierarchs.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
His message on Monday was a confirmation from AI’s hierarch that the disruptors had been disrupted.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of communism there was a flurry of revelations about collaboration between Russian hierarchs and the KGB, but soon the files snapped shut.
—The Economist, 11 Aug. 2019
That paved the way for Archbishop Ieronymos to join the primate of the new Ukrainian church, Epifaniy, and many other Bartholomew-minded hierarchs at celebrations in Istanbul of the Ecumenical Patriarch’s personal feast-day on June 11th.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
The affair follows a two-year-old drive by Archbishop Charles Thompson, the local hierarch, to make sure that Catholic teaching is observed in all the places under his purview.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 14 July 2019
Unfortunately the ability to communicate successfully across other barriers, whether geopolitical or simply personal, is currently eluding the Christians of the East, or at least their hierarchs.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
His message on Monday was a confirmation from AI’s hierarch that the disruptors had been disrupted.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of communism there was a flurry of revelations about collaboration between Russian hierarchs and the KGB, but soon the files snapped shut.
—The Economist, 11 Aug. 2019
That paved the way for Archbishop Ieronymos to join the primate of the new Ukrainian church, Epifaniy, and many other Bartholomew-minded hierarchs at celebrations in Istanbul of the Ecumenical Patriarch’s personal feast-day on June 11th.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
The affair follows a two-year-old drive by Archbishop Charles Thompson, the local hierarch, to make sure that Catholic teaching is observed in all the places under his purview.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 14 July 2019
Unfortunately the ability to communicate successfully across other barriers, whether geopolitical or simply personal, is currently eluding the Christians of the East, or at least their hierarchs.
—Erasmus, The Economist, 15 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hierarch
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the traditional model of the specialized executive is becoming increasingly obsolete.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Google sent letters as recently as last week reiterating that its agreements did not prohibit the companies from installing other AI products on new devices, Google executive Peter Fitzgerald testified on Tuesday.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hamas’ top military commander, Mohammad Deif, was killed during a strike in July 2024.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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North Korean troops are further disadvantaged by the crude tactics of their Russian commanders, who have sent them into assault campaigns without providing rear-fire support, the spy agency told lawmakers in January.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Because in this age of generative AI, leaders are creating versions of themselves that operate without them.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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After a server at a Pilsen restaurant was attacked, a community wants justice The footage of two women brutally attacking a server at Taco Azteca, a longtime Mexican restaurant in Pilsen, last weekend has left a neighborhood reeling, according to residents and local leaders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mario Grech Position: Secretary general of the Synod of Bishops Nationality: Maltese Age: 68 What else?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2016, Pope Francis called Farrell to the Vatican to serve as the vicar general of administration and moderator of the Roman Curia, the administrative arm of the Holy See and the central governing body of the Catholic Church, according to his biography.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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This significantly increased the number of employees contributing to their employers’ 401(k) plans.—
Dr. Ronald Premuroso,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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That feeling getting endorsed by your employer, like in football apparently, is a real shame.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Coe, who was in the running to become the International Olympic Committee chief, said in November the Olympics needed a clear policy to protect female sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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In a shocking report published March 24, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, revealed that he was accidentally added to a group chat in which very senior government officials planned a strike on the Houthi terror group in Yemen earlier this month.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who has already announced his bid for governor, blasted the relative lack of progress in a campaign statement last week.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The former governor of Russia's Kursk region served from May to December 2024 — a turbulent period marked by a major cross-border incursion by Ukrainian forces, which has since been largely repelled.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Hierarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarch. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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