pontificate
Example Sentences
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ISTANBUL—After a low-profile start to his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV is stepping into the limelight.
The pope, who marked the 10th anniversary of his pontificate in March, has suffered a number of ailments in recent years.
From Reuters
But he has also made clear that he views the pontificate as a lifelong mission.
From New York Times
Martin displays terrific comic timing as Butler, deftly channeling the general’s narcissism and exasperation, whether fussing with paperwork or pontificating over the sherry decanter.
From Washington Post
I'll just say that they're both pontificating on what it means to be a good person and who is a good person.
From Salon
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