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secular

[sek-yuh-ler] / ˈsɛk jə lər /


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For months, faith-based and secular groups there have marshalled thousands of volunteers to prepare for a potential mass deportation event they fear could result in a humanitarian crisis.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

Kano has a majority Muslim population and Sharia operates in the state alongside the secular legal system.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Nora resides among an assortment of odd-duck tenants, feeding daily breakfast to a punctual seagull she names Father Conway and finding secular outlets for her abiding curiosity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The first is what they call consumer experience stocks, which “offer exposure to strong secular growth in consumer spending on experiences at undemanding valuations with limited AI disruption risk.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Certain secular practices at the Chicago headquarters of Elijah Muhammad had come to Malcolm’s notice and he was profoundly shocked.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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