abbot

Example Sentences

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"People are facing many economic hardships," said the abbot, U Thudassa.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“I am looking forward to the silence finally stopping, because 54 years of silence is a long time,” said Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, the abbot of the seminary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

St Beuno, a seventh century abbot, was said to be so grateful to a curlew for rescuing his prayer book after it fell into the sea that he asked for all curlews to be protected.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

When the abbot began taking questions, Seong-hun raised his hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

“Just what is going on?” the poor, honest abbot demanded, utterly befuddled now.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz