priest
Example Sentences
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They formed a line around the building to be doused with holy water by the parish priest.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Just as not every Christian ought to become a priest, not every patriot has to wear a military uniform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Ordained a priest in 2002, she became the first female Bishop of London in 2018, only four years after the church began allowing women bishops after years of bitter factional wrangling.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
She was still performing that role when she was ordained as a priest in 2002 and became the first female Bishop of London in 2018.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Townspeople screamed for the warrior to release the priest.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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