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Christian

[kris-chuhn] / ˈkrɪs tʃən /
NOUN
an adherent of Christianity
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The 29-year-old American finished ahead of Ronnie Baker in second and third-placed Kenny Bednarek, who were both given a time of 9.88, while former world champion Christian Coleman was fourth in 9.93.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

“It’s the early Christian that gets the fattest lion.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Granted, one of the people the series follows, Ray Christian, is a Black veteran from North Carolina who finds community with a welcoming camp from his area.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

A recent report by the Presbyterian Church in America reaffirms a proposition that American Presbyterians have believed since 1788: that freedom of religion and assembly are crucial for Christian endeavor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The Europeans who came ashore at Cape Cod in November of 1620 carried a view of the world that was based on the teachings of Christian religious reformer John Calvin.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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