parochial

Example Sentences

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The outbreak, predictably, was especially bad in private and parochial schools with high numbers of unvaccinated students.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

We have been able to build and maintain global alliances because other countries trusted that they were dealing with a nation that was not simply driven by its own parochial interests and bottom line.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

“The parents who have the means will leave for private and parochial schools,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

"Most Indians have a personal favourite mango and parochial regional loyalties have long fuelled heated ranking debates," says Pushpesh Pant, a Delhi-based historian and culinary expert.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Catholic parochial schools and Protestant denominational schools were also affected.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti