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parish

[par-ish] / ˈpær ɪʃ /


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It comes after $3 million of earlier assistance, also provided through the same mechanisms, with the material aid being delivered by local parish representatives.

From Barron's

The parish priest said the paintings had simply been touched up following recent water damage - but said he did not "understand the fuss" in any case.

From BBC

The couple gives about $730 monthly to charities, often their local parish.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several parishes had taken out mortgages on their church buildings to answer margin calls.

From The Wall Street Journal

He eventually went on to become an area dean in charge of 12 parishes in Canvey Island in Essex.

From BBC