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assumption

[uh-suhmp-shuhn] / əˈsʌmp ʃən /




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The sanctuary of the Lavra’s Assumption Cathedral sustained a direct hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Ms. O'Grady received a bachelor's degree in English from Assumption College and an M.B.A. in financial management from Pace University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Canan has been part of Chesney’s staff for more than a decade, starting at Assumption College in 2014 before later following Chesney to Holy Cross, James Madison and now UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

On Friday, as the clock ticked down to the beginning of the talks in Alaska, Ukrainians were celebrating a holy day - the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

In 1933, Assumption Church had moved out of its quarters in the storefront on Hart Street.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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