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wing

[wing] / wɪŋ /
NOUN
organ, device of flight
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In diagnosing the problem, the wing of Latin Catholicism that both Francis and Leo represent saw the church’s historical links with elite power structures and oligarchical families as a key vulnerability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

This wing sees creating a “church of and for the poor” as an ethical imperative as well as a way to keep the church relevant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

With the tiring Sale defence in disarray, Malins fed Calouri on the wing to dive over Warr's despairing tackle to leave Sharks boss Alex Sanderson with much to consider at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

It is the first time the 26-year-old has started on the wing in the Six Nations.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The girl’s bony shoulders felt as fragile as a bird’s wing under my hand, and I released it and stepped back.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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