vicar

Example Sentences

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“Why hit the first time? OK, why hit again?” said Father Antonius Eid-Farah, the vicar of St. George Parish and aide to Al-Rahi.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

As originally built it did not include a place of worship, but a large donation by a vicar and the agitation of some faithful fellows saw plans approved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

When Close introduced herself and shook her hand, she was left starstruck, and got the giggles when Mila Kunis mistook her for an extra, rather than an actual vicar.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

ITV's Grantchester features Robson Green as Det Insp Geordie Keating, helping to solve crimes in the village near Cambridge alongside vicar Alphy Kottaram, played by Rishi Nair.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

The vicar was a hundred yards off at least, walking quickly away across the common with arms swinging freely.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan