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missionary

[mish-uh-ner-ee] / ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i /


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There is a certain humility in his approach that likely stems from his time as a missionary in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

My grandpa retired at 70 after working as a missionary for most of his life and later at a national laboratory.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Weston Port, the former San Juan Hills High standout linebacker, is finishing up his second year as a Mormon missionary on assignment in Spain.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Leo is expected to make several foreign trips this year, including to Africa, Peru, where he worked for two decades as a missionary, and possibly also Spain.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

During dessert, a chocolate mousse that Benton did enjoy, Isadora began asking him questions about himself, his family, and his life as a missionary.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley




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