parson

Example Sentences

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A career in science had usurped his plan to work as a country parson who dabbled in natural history.

From New York Times

“Allen was persecuted for being a parson who preached freedom from the pulpit,” explains the Raab Collection, which is selling the rare documents, in a blog post.

From Fox News

The Arpaio statement noted that Aug. 25 is also both his wife’s birthday and the anniversary of President Trump’s parson.

From Washington Times

Despite there being two servants to look after the modestly sized parsonage and one modestly sized parson, Emily made a case for needing to be onsite as an extra housekeeper.

From The Guardian

The sympathetic parson will reassure him, we think, but that’s not what happens.

From Salon